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- Fluoride and Dental Health
- By: MELANIE C
The debate about fluoride has raged for many years. Over that time studies have shown that it certainly helps teeth to remain free of cavities. It does this by repairing weak spots in the tooth enamel that would eventually become decayed. It also protects the teeth against root decay. Fluoride is considered beneficial for both youngsters and adults.Baby teeth should not be lost early through decay as they help to guide the adult teeth into place. If they are decayed, then the emerging adult teeth can also become decayed. Fluoride can be accessed from drinking water, in toothpaste or by dental treatment. Many health authorities such as the World Health Organization, the Public Health Association of Australia and the FDI World Dental Federation recommend the use of fluoride.
Children should use special fluoride toothpaste recommended for their age group. This has less fluoride in it than adult fluoride toothpaste. Too much fluoride at an early age can cause the teeth to stain. This white mottling effect is called dental fluorosis. Fluoride drops or tablets are not recommended as they can adversely affect the development of adult teeth. Even when your water has fluoride in it and you use fluoride toothpaste, you should still brush and floss teeth regularly.
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