Fluoride-free toothpaste use decried

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National News

August 7, 2018 - 10:44 AM

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities.
Most toothpastes already contain fluoride. While health authorities recognize fluoride as a cavity blocker, the internet is dotted with claims, often from “natural” toothpaste marketers and alternative medicine advocates, that fluoride-free toothpaste also prevents cavities.
Dental authorities disagree.
“It’s really important to debunk this idea that brushing your teeth stops decay. You need to have…

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