Question 1

what are prons nd cons of using silver diamine fluoride to treat cavity.why it is used so rarely and dentist often use traditional way of drilling to fight cavity?

Accepted Answer

: SDF is a desensitizing agent and can arrest the formation of carious lesions, but it will not rebuild a broken down tooth. That's what traditional restorations are designed to do.

ref: https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/silver-diamine-fluoride

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

is fluoride "harmless" in water?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride is helpful: Topical fluoride from your dentist or in your toothpaste helps prevent cavities. Ingested fluoride such as in water, is only helpful to developing teeth, as in a toddlers growing teeth. These days, most cities add the correct amount of fluoride to the water for developing teeth to benefit from. It doesn't help or hurt adults or their teeth.

Question 6

can i apply fluoride varnish myself?

Accepted Answer

Of course, you can: According to the FDA administration, fluoride 
varnish is under the category of “drugs” that presents minimal risk and is subject to the lowest level of regulation. Is safe and well tolerated by infants, young 
children, and adults. Ask your dentist for more information.

Question 7

why does our water have fluoride in it?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Strengthens enamel and prevents tooth decay.

http://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/advocating-for-the-public/fluoride-and-fluoridation

Question 8

could fluoride actually harm your body?

Accepted Answer

Large amounts can: Yes, of course. A large amount of anything can harm your body. Using a recommended dosage of fluoride, be it a rinse, or tablet for a child or a treatment at the dentist office, or in your toothpaste is very, very, very safe.

Question 9

what are the signs of fluoride overdose?

Accepted Answer

Sick or brown spots: Having too much topical Fluoride can make some throw up and that includes digesting fluoridated mouthwashes. If you have water from a well that has high Fluoride levels and are taking Fluoride containing vitamins (infants) then you could be getting too much Fluoride and develope brown spots on your teeth.  It is wise to try to have your water tested and watch the baby vitamins but necessary! earl.

Question 10

how much fluoride does toothpaste contain?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride in t'paste: Between 1000 and 1500 parts per million. Perfectly safe when used as directed. Chlorine is placed into drinking water to prevent typhoid, dysentery, and cholera. It's placed into swimming pools to prevent bacterial diseases. In therapeutic amounts it's helpful, in excess it's harmful but you haven't stopped drinking, cooking, and washing with tap water, have you. USE AS DIRECTED for help, not harm

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