dental

In announcing his plan for the legislation, Gov. Ron DeSantis described the addition of fluoride to public water as "forced medication" and "taking away a choice."

At least 22 communities in the state have elected to end fluoridating public water supplies since November. The Seminole County Commission voted 4-1 to follow suit.

It isn’t always covered by insurance, so people should consider whether they are at risk for cavities, whether the pros of the treatment outweigh the cons and whether they want to spend the money.

Fluoride will stay in the Tallahassee water supply after commissioners heard a report from experts on the issue.

Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.

Menopause is well-known for causing hot flashes and night sweats for many women. But the list of menopause maladies can also include dental problems.

Teledoc Health says its doctors can assist people who may no be able to get an appointment with their primary physician due to home displacement or medical offices being closed due to the storm.

Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm. The company had “never” reported any complaints about its products to the FDA, according to the agency.

TMJ disorders affect as many as 1 in 10 Americans and yet remain poorly understood and ineffectively treated. Many common treatments used by dentists lack scientific evidence.

Health experts testify on the importance of keeping the mineral in the water supply, but "health freedom" backers dominate the public discussion before the commission vote.