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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and …
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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview Overview Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and … dentists recommend that you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is …
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… at bedtime) Not brushing your child’s teeth daily Not using fluoride tooth paste According to the Canadian Dental … toothbrush with a smear (size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste. Brush your child’s teeth in the morning … 3, brush your child’s teeth using a "pea-sized" amount of fluoride toothpaste on a soft child’s toothbrush. Fluoride …
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… ask your dentist if it's okay to use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children … foods, especially sticky, sweet foods like raisins. Use fluoride supplements only as directed. Normal amounts of fluoride added to public water supplies and bottled water …
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… public water supplies have a safe level of natural or added fluoride , which helps prevent tooth decay before and after … in. And some bottled waters contain a limited amount of fluoride. Too much fluoride can stain children's teeth and may be toxic. If you …
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… dentist may recommend 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 disclosing … of the back teeth from decay . Discuss your child's fluoride needs with your dentist. If your child needs extra …
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… which feed the bacteria in your mouth. Not getting enough fluoride. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making teeth more resistant to acids produced by plaque. Fluoride is added to many public water supplies. Not having …
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… as pastries, pasta, and white bread. Discuss your child's fluoride needs with your dentist. If your child needs extra fluoride, your dentist may recommend a supplement or a gel … And keep them out of reach of your child. Too much fluoride can be toxic and can stain a child's teeth. Keep …
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… mouth. Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months. Use a fluoride toothpaste. Place the brush at a 45-degree angle … teeth from plaque . Your dentist or hygienist may apply a fluoride solution directly to your teeth to help prevent tooth decay. Your dentist may recommend a series of fluoride applications. Your dentist or hygienist may ask you …
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… nuts and seeds, whole grains, organ meats, drinking water. Fluoride Involved in formation of bones and teeth; helps … Drinking water (either fluoridated or naturally containing fluoride), fish, and most teas. Iodine Found in thyroid … nuts and seeds, whole grains, organ meats, drinking water. Fluoride Involved in formation of bones and teeth; helps …