Category: Teeth
Amid Rise of RFK Jr., Officials Waver on Drinking Water Fluoridation — Even in the State Where It Started
Fluoridation has long been heralded as a public health triumph, but skeptics increasingly hold sway in government.
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Going to the dentist is expensive. Here are 3 things you can do to protect your oral health – and 3 things to avoid
Most oral and dental diseases are preventable, if you take care of your teeth and mouth. In-between visits to the dentist, here’s what you can do to avoid preventable issues – and blow-out dental costs.
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Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims
Kennedy, who was tapped last week by Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, called fluoride an “industrial waste” and linked it to cancer and other diseases and disorders while campaigning for Trump.
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How to brush your teeth properly, according to a dentist
Most of us brush our teeth on autopilot. So let’s stop and ask: are you doing it properly? For a full two minutes? Do you use the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you’re supposed to spit, not rinse after brushing?
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Seattle/King County’s Free Clinic to be Held This Weekend at Seattle Center.
The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.
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In-home teeth-straightening is booming — But brace yourself
Direct-to-consumer aligners are clearly filling a niche, but one that makes some health care experts uncomfortable.
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