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| In
the past, cavities were a fact of life. But over the last several
years tooth decay has been reduced dramatically due to fluoride.
Fluoride is beneficial for adults as well as children. |
| Numerous
studies over the past years have shown that fluoride at recommended
levels is not only safe but provides significant health benefits.
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Does Fluoride Help
Children?
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| Children
benefit from fluoride both systemically and topically. Systemic
and topical fluoride work together to keep teeth strong. Fluoride
works best in children while teeth are forming. This helps both
primary and permanent teeth. Starting at birth and until all permanent
teeth have fully erupted, ingested fluoride helps strengthen teeth
as they are forming. Fluoride is the only known substance that will
actually strengthen teeth and make them harder. |
Does Fluoride Benefit
Adults?
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| Topical
fluoride helps people of all ages by stopping the progression of
a newly formed cavity and preventing root cavities. Fluoride is
also helpful for patients with sensitive teeth. A consistent daily
use of topical fluoride will often dramatically decrease tooth sensitivity
to hot and cold substances. |
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