Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Thousands of residents in Dubbo and Wellington, in western New South Wales, haven’t had fluoride added to their tap water for nearly seven years. After a

Study links lack of oral health care with complications during pregnancy

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So

How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in