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For answers to your oral care questions and world-class products you can trust for your family, Colgate offers over one hundred years experience in the dental care field and a global team of top oral care professionals. Dr. William DeVizio, a licensed dentist and Colgate-Palmolive Vice-President for Dental Clinical Research, serves as your personal oral health expert on Sharecare.

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  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can drinking water help prevent gingivitis?
    You can help prevent gingivitis by drinking plenty of water to keep your mouth moist, wash away...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can drinking water help prevent gingivitis?
    You can help prevent gingivitis by drinking plenty of water to keep your mouth moist, wash away...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How soon after taking sodium fluoride will my symptoms improve?
    Sodium fluoride is usually taken to protect teeth from decay more than to alleviate a symptom....  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Does dental care before getting pregnant matter?
    Poor dental care and the presence of cavities or gum disease before pregnancy means that dental...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Can changing my snacking habits help prevent cavities?
    Not only what you snack on, but when you snack can affect your risk of developing cavities. To...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    If I am pregnant, should I skip my dental cleaning?
    Visiting a dentist or periodontist at least once while you are pregnant is recommended. Not seeing...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Can my unborn baby get infected from dental problems?
    Your mouth contains millions of bacteria at any given time and you will have a higher...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Is the use of fluoride safe for people with diabetes?
    There are no safety problems with ingesting fluoridated water if you have diabetes. The Center for...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Does sodium fluoride interact with other medications or food?
    Sodium fluoride -- a supplement your dentist may prescribe if your municipal water supply...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is multivitamin with iron and fluoride?
    Multivitamin with iron and fluoride is a supplement that combines vitamins, iron, and fluoride to...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What are the side effects of sodium fluoride?
    Sodium fluoride, a mineral used to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities, can have some side...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is topical fluoride?
    Topical fluoride is the mineral fluoride (which strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities) in a...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How soon after taking sodium fluoride will my symptoms improve?
    Sodium fluoride is usually taken to protect teeth from decay more than to alleviate a symptom....  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Is fluoride considered a natural oral health remedy for women?
    Fluoride is a natural remedy for dental caries (tooth decay) in both women and men. It occurs...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Am I missing out on the benefits of fluoride if I drink bottled water?
    You may be missing out on the tooth decay-preventing benefits of fluoride if you drink bottled...  Full Post