Dental caries is considered the most prevalent chronic disease affecting children and adolescents, though cavities are not a problem for only the young. Studies show that 90 percent of adults aged 20 to 64 years, and 96 percent of the elderly, suffer from dental cavities, as well. Considering that cavities are a concern across all …
According to the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), parents and caregivers should start exposing their babies to fluoride as soon as the first tooth erupts, which is around the age of six months. Fluoride is a mineral that has been shown to help prevent tooth decay and cavities. It is commonly found in toothpaste, …
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Fluorides help prevent tooth decay by expediting remineralization while impeding demineralization of enamel. Despite its effectiveness and safety, some parents refuse fluoride treatments for their children during preventive dental or medical visits, with others having unresolved concerns that make them fluoride hesitant. This is a worrying trend, since fluoride is one of the few treatments …
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Fluoride is a mineral that is beneficial for dental health in low to moderate amounts. However, long-term ingestion of excess fluoride during childhood can lead to a condition called fluorosis. There are two types of fluorosis – dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis. Systemic fluoride toxicity usually arises when you ingest around 5 mg of Fluoride …
Fluoride varnish is a topical fluoride treatment that is applied on teeth to prevent tooth decay. It is a simple, 3 to 4 minute procedure that is performed in the dentist’s office immediately if your child is a good candidate. Depending on the specific brand and product instructions, fluoride varnish is typically left on for …
Fluoride is a common ingredient used to prevent tooth decay, and it can be found in many products, such as toothpaste, water, mouthwashes, and varnish. Toothpaste comes in both fluoride and fluoride-free versions, so any fluoridated toothpaste is usually labeled and contains about 0.5 mg of fluoride per gram of toothpaste. Dental professionals recommend brushing …
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element in water, soil, foods, and a variety of minerals such as fluorite and fluorapatitie. It is considered the 13th most abundant element on earth’s crust, though it is also manufactured in laboratories and added to toothpaste, drinking water, mouthwashes, and a variety of other chemical products. Fluoride is effective …
Although fluoride is effective in preventing dental caries, the fact that it is found in multiple sources, including fluoridated toothpastes, fluoride supplements (drops and lozenges), drinking water, and other natural sources, has contributed to an increase in the incidence of fluorosis and symptoms of too much fluoride. As such, one major challenge is providing the …
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