A 43-year-old member asked:
what is luride (fluoride)?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered
Pain Management 39 years experience
Luride (fluoride): This is fluoride.
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Dr. Howard Schneider answered
Pediatric Dentistry 34 years experience
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.
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Luride (fluoride) = Fluoride: Fluoride is used as a water additive to prevent tooth decay
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Does too much fluoride cause growth delay?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Not reported: Fluoride is an essential element needed for healthy bone & teeth development.In areas where groundwater has high levels, a mottled staining of teeth is common and some bony changes are reported. Growth delay has not been a listed effect. Acute injestion ( eating multiple tubes of fluoridated toothpaste) can lead to a variety of problems including death.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the proven effects of fluoride?
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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
See below: Prevention of cavities.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Health and wellness: is fluoride bad for you?
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Dr. Stanley Siu answered
Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Safe levels are ok: Epa has also set a secondary standard (smcl) for Fluoride at 2.0 mg/l or 2.0 ppm. Most dentists recommend the use of Fluoride to help keep your teeth strong, healthy & more resistant to cavities. The american dental association, epa, & the who (world health orgnanization) have determined that safe levels of Fluoride are safe.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What are the proven side effects of using fluoride (at normal doses)?
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Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered
General Practice 41 years experience
Less cavities: Lower chance of tooth decay.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How much do you really need yearly on dentist fluoride treatments?
4 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jonathan Engel answered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Needs based: Each mouth is different and the recommendations should be based off of your dental history.
If you are at high risk for cavities once every 3 months might be ideal. If you are low risk once every 6-12 months might be right for you.
Topical flouride is one of the best ways to prevent cavities.
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