Our findings support prior concerns of dentists, particularly about tooth decay in children. A recent review of the world’s best available evidence shows toothpastes with fluoride are clearly more effective in preventing tooth decay than toothpastes without it. This is especially perplexing given the vast body of evidence in support of fluoride as a prevention of tooth decay. We also need to stop claims that “natural” toothpastes prevent tooth decay. The world’s best evidence clearly shows non-fluoride toothpastes do not prevent tooth decay.

Source: Stuff September 07, 2020 22:12 UTC