Fluoride and its role in Prevention
Fluoride Works for People of
All Ages...
Fluoride prevents cavities by making your tooth enamel stronger. Fluoride
can even keep weak spots in your tooth enamel from turning into cavities.
- The Cavity-Fighters
- Fluoride
- Sealants
- Snacks and Drinks with NO Sugar
- Daily Brushing
Fluoride can be found in:
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Drinking Water
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Does your water have the right amount of fluoride in it to
stop cavities???
Fluoride in drinking water is one of the least expensive and
easiest ways to help stop cavities. Ask your dentist if your water has
fluoride in it. One more thing... to be most effective, you should
DRINK fluoridated water daily. Give your children water to drink
instead of sweet drinks. If your water doesn't have fluoride in it,
your dentist or doctor may prescribe fluoride tablets or drops for
your children.
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Toothpaste
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Do you use a toothpaste with fluoride in it???
Fluoride toothpaste helps stop cavities in both children and adults.
Children under the age of six should use a "pea-sized" dab
of fluoride toothpaste.
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Fluoride Mouthrinse
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Do you use a mouthrinse with fluoride in it???
Fluoride mouthrinse is another way to help stop cavities. There are
many brands that you can buy at the grocery and drug store. Just
follow the directions on the bottle. Some children get fluoride
mouthrinses in school. This is great!
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The ingestion of fluoride
results in its incorporation into the dentin and enamel of un- erupted
teeth; this makes the teeth more resistant to acid attack after eruption
into the mouth. In addition ingested fluoride is also secreted into saliva
and protects the enamel from early decay. For more reading on fluorides and
its role in adults, please visit our website at www.RoyalDentist.com and
check into the articles and reading section.
If
you have any question regarding this or any other dental related problems
feel free to contact me at 562-947-9417. | 