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Fluoride is a mineral added to the water system to reduce cavities. “Fluoride prevents demineralization of tooth enamel,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix dental practice. “The result is fewer cavities, healthier teeth, and longer-lasting smiles for both children and adults,” she adds. The Centers for … [Read more...]
If you add fluoridated water to your infant's baby formula, you may be putting your child at risk of developing dental fluorosis, a harmless cosmetic condition manifested by brown, mottled or discolored enamel. Although fluoride – found naturally in all water and foods – is necessary to prevent tooth decay, in … [Read more...]
Fluoride isn’t a kids-only decay-prevention aid. Adults can benefit from fluoride, too, particularly if they have dry mouth due to antihistamines, allergy medication and anti-anxiety drugs. “People with gum disease are candidates for fluoride treatments,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix dental office. … [Read more...]
Most parents know children need regular fluoride treatments to keep teeth healthy. Many people don’t know that adults need fluoride, too. The Centers for Disease Control reports that “water fluoridation reduces tooth decay by about 25 percent over a person’s lifetime.” The words “over a lifetime” include … [Read more...]
What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air and food. Existing abundantly in living tissue as an ion, fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, especially in children's growing teeth. Once teeth are developed, fluoride makes … [Read more...]
You’ve had a toothbrush for as long as you remember. But is it the right kind of toothbrush for you? How do … [Read More...]