THIS MINERAL, A form of the element fluorine, was found to prevent tooth decay and cavities in the early 1900s. (A dentist in ...

Other countries opt for school-provided fluoride varnishes and mouthwashes. Community fluoridation of water was introduced in the United States in 1945 to help improve oral health in a cost ...

It can be found in drinking water, some food and beverages, toothpaste, mouth rinses and dental treatments such as fluoride varnish. Fluoride is a natural mineral that can slow or stop tooth decay ...

The Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) board has approved the expansion of primary care benefits for the mouth, boosting the ...

Dentists can also prescribe toothpaste with a higher amount of fluoride or apply a fluoride varnish or gel. People with gum disease or a dry mouth caused by health conditions or medications might ...