Fluoride Quick Facts

Fluoride is Nature’s Cavity Fighter

Fluoride is a natural mineral that can help to rebuild weakened tooth enamel. It makes a tooth resistant to acid attacks from bacteria.

Fluoride is naturally found in virtually all water supplies. When you drink water that has traces of fluoride in it, the fluoride particles are taken up by your bloodstream. The fluoride then makes its way to combine with your saliva for continuous protection.

Over 3000 studies have been done on the subject of fluoridation over a span of 70 years. These studies have provided evidence that water fluoridation is safe and effective.

There is a lot of information that can be found on the world wide web that may make you second guess the safety of fluoride usage to protect teeth from decay. However, I urge you to also check out ADA.org and ilikemyteeth.org to educate yourself further on the benefits of fluoride.

Both children and adult alike can benefit from fluoride.

Recommendations

Drink water that contains fluoride

Use toothpaste that contains fluoride

If you are high risk or very susceptible to cavities, talk to your dentist about in office fluoride treatments and/or a high fluoride toothpaste prescription.