A 43-year-old member asked:

What is luride (fluoride)?

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Dr. Howard Schneider
Pediatric Dentistry 36 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
Pain Management 38 years experience
Luride (fluoride) = Fluoride: Fluoride is used as a water additive to prevent tooth decay
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A 35-year-old member asked:

What is fluoride for?

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Dr. Robert Brodsky
Geriatrics 60 years experience
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..
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