Question 1

what are alternatives to fluoride toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

For what?: Fluoride is used to help strengthen the enamel surface of teeth, reduce sensitivity and help prevent cavities.  It is can be used in toothpastes, rinses, topical gels, etc. And both as an otc product and in higher concentrations as prescribed or dispensed by your dentist.  Discuss your particular needs with your own dentist for the best advice on this subject.

Question 2

dentists, is natural toothpaste an effective alternative to fluoride based toothpastes? or will natural toothpastes like "jason" be ineffective at fighting off cavities? i use natural because of a canker sore sensitivity to the sls in normal pastes.

Accepted Answer

ADA Seal: Any toothpaste that carries the ADA seal of acceptance would be considered effective in keeping your teeth healthy. If you have such allergies to ingredients, you can supplement your oral hygiene routine with a fluoride rinse.

Question 3

what is fluoride for?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride: Fluoride, for dental uses, is a chemical element that, when properly applied to tooth enamel, makes that enamel more resistant to being disolved by the acids tooth decay germs produce that create caries (cavities)

Fluoride (Fl) can also become part of the tooth structure if it is ingested by children during the time their teeth are forming..

Question 4

what is luride (fluoride)?

Accepted Answer

A fluoride suppl.: Luride (fluoride) is a specific brand of dietary Fluoride supplement that is often prescribe for children who live in Fluoride deficient areas to help strengthen their tooth enamel.

Question 5

does my child need fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If there is Fluoride in your city water your child likely doesn't need additional supplementation.  However if there isn't any your child should take Fluoride each day.  Go to your county website to find out about the fluoridation of your water or ask your pediatrician.

Question 6

what do you think about fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Great: I was young when floride was put in the water.  I drank lots of water since my grandfather told me to, pulling out his complete dentures to demonstrate the consequences of not.  I ate lots of candy and junk food and have no cavities at 58. My parents and older sibs all have lots of cavities and some needed partial dentures. I would not buy toothpaste without it as my current water is without flo

Question 7

how much fluoride is considered safe?

Accepted Answer

In drinking water...: The World Health Organization considers 1.5 mg/l of fluoride or lower safe In drinking water. Above 1.5 mg/l dental fluorosis may occur to an objectionable degree.  Concentrations between 3-6 mg/l may cause skeletal fluorosis.  Above 10 mg/l can cause crippling skeletal fluorosis.  Optimally fluoridated water in the USA is kept at about 0.7 mg/l and is not a problem.

Question 8

what are the proven effects of fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen enamel: Every meal, most drinks, and snacks create damage via acids or bacterial acids produced by the sugar intake.  This causes demineralizatoin and loss of hydroxide from hydroxyapetite weakening the tooth.  Fluoride replaces the lost mineral and forms a stronger fluorapetite.  Remineralizes.   However too much Fluoride during tooth developement can actually cause damage to the teeth.

Question 9

can you tell me about pros and cons of fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Pros and cons: fluoride can significantly reduce cavities by 90%. Too much of this mineral might cause white spots on the teeth.

Question 10

what are the guidelines with children and fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride Children: Fluoride dosages in drinking water age 6 mo. To 3 years .25 mg , 3 to 6 years .5 and 6 to 16 years 1 mg. Recommended by american academy of peds. Too much Fluoride will cause staining of teeth or fluorosis.

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