Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Many years ago scientists started to
notice that children who were born and raised in
areas with natural fluoride
in drinking water had less cavities than children in other areas.
Fluoride that is absorbed by your body when teeth were forming (during
mother's
pregnancy to early childhood) integrates into the structure of enamel and
makes it stronger.
After
teeth eruption fluoride that is inside your toothpaste or mouthwash, or what
your dentist places on your teeth still have a positive effect on your
teeth. It strengthens the enamel and reduces the chance of tooth decay.
If you have children and live in an area that has no Fluoride in
its drinking water you should consult your dentist and physician
about Fluoride tablets that are available for children.
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Dental Cavity and Fluoride Role
in Preventing it