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… Overview Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth … that you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your … 1 Tooth decay is reduced in children if fluoride is added to or is found naturally in a …
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… 28 What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our … air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental … What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally …
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… brushing your child’s teeth daily Not using fluoride toothpaste According to the Canadian … with a smear (size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste. Brush your child’s teeth … child’s teeth using a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste on a soft child’s …
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… your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months. Use a fluoride toothpaste. Place the brush at a … . Your dentist or hygienist may apply a fluoride solution directly to your teeth to … Your dentist may recommend a series of fluoride applications. Your dentist or …
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… bacteria in your mouth. Not getting enough fluoride. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making … more resistant to acids produced by plaque. Fluoride is added to many public water … bacteria in your mouth. Not getting enough fluoride. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by …
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… if it's okay to use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for … sticky, sweet foods like raisins. Use fluoride supplements only as directed. Normal amounts of fluoride added to public water supplies and …
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… have a safe level of natural or added fluoride , which helps prevent tooth decay … bottled waters contain a limited amount of fluoride. Too much fluoride can stain children's teeth and may be … have a safe level of natural or added fluoride , which helps prevent tooth decay …
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… the use of a mouthwash that contains fluoride . But teach your child not to swallow it, because fluoride can be toxic in large amounts. Use … back teeth from decay . Discuss your child's fluoride needs with your dentist. If your child …
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… pasta, and white bread. Discuss your child's fluoride needs with your dentist. If your child needs extra fluoride, your dentist may recommend a … them out of reach of your child. Too much fluoride can be toxic and can stain a child's …
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… for your child. Some children may need a fluoride supplement. Normal amounts of fluoride added to public water supplies and … and adults. If your child needs extra fluoride, your dentist may recommend … for your child. Some children may need a fluoride supplement. Normal amounts of fluoride …
