Articles for tag: Child dental health, Fluoride supplements, gut microbiome, thyroid, Tooth decay

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What’s Really in Your Child’s Fluoride? FDA’s Shocking Move Explained

Jan Otte

For decades, fluoride has been hailed as a cavity-fighting hero, added to toothpaste, mouthwash, and even public water supplies. But now, the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking an unprecedented step: pulling prescription fluoride supplements tablets and drops typically given to children off the market. The reason? Emerging research suggests ingested fluoride ...