Most of us have heard that fluoride is good for our teeth, but why is it? The truth is that fluoride, in moderation, is great for teeth. It could be the most effective cavity prevention treatment available today. In fact, research has shown that when fluoride is introduced to a city’s drinking water in can reduce the rate of tooth decay by 40 to 70 percent for the people that drink it.

Fluoride works in three ways:

1. Promotes tooth remineraliztion
2. Can make teeth more decay resistant
3. Can inhibit oral bacteria’s ability to create acids

However, fluoride toothpaste is not recommended for children 6 and younger.  If too much fluoride is ingested it can cause dental fluorosis, a condition that is caused by the chronic ingestion of too much fluoride during that time period when a child’s tooth enamel is forming. Be sure that your child is ready for fluoride toothpaste. Also make sure that your child is using good brushing and rinsing techniques.

Source: http://www.animated-teeth.com/tooth_decay/t4_tooth_decay_fluoride.htm

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