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September 11, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa Why Fluoride Myths Spread So Easily Fluoride is one of the most studied substances in public health history, yet misinformation about it spreads readily because the science involves concepts that feel counterintuitive. The mineral that appears in trace amounts […]
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September 8, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa How Fluoride Works in the Mouth Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and inhibits the bacteria responsible for decay. It works through two primary mechanisms: systemic incorporation during tooth development and topical remineralization after teeth […]
Read Fluoride in Dentistry: Healthcare Revolution or Toxic Trespasser?
September 6, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa Fluoride: Benefits and Risks Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, is found in varying quantities in the earth’s crust, water, and various foods. For decades, it has been celebrated for its dental benefits, specifically its role in preventing tooth decay. […]
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September 4, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa The Discovery of Fluoride and Dental Health The story of fluoride in dentistry begins not with a planned experiment but with an observed anomaly. In the early 1900s, Frederick McKay, a young dentist who set up practice in Colorado […]
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