My three year old needs more fluoride, i bought anti cavity toothpaste and floss. what else can i do to help her?

Xylitol, diet, pH: Xylitol is a 5 carbon sugar alcohol sweetner that helps fight decay. Be aware of the foods/ diet, try to avoid acidic foods, and as long as your dentist calculates how much fluoride-- there's also chewable Fluoride tabs...Don't overdo... No fluorosis.

See a pediatric dent: Flouride rinses and pills are only available by prescription avoid bottle water as most don't have fluoride.

Show your daughter : Show your daughter how to brush and floss, expecially the back teeth. Most people do not clean the back teeth well. Train her to do cleaning on a regular-daily basis. Flossing between teeth, where most cavities occur, and Fluoride will help prevent a cavity. I'm having some actually typing on this web site for some reason. The question above does not match additional patient info at all.

Limit Sugar: Limit the number of times the child is exposed to sugar containing items; juices, candy, even milk. Especially when putting them down for a nap or sleep. There are also xylitol containing drops that can be given to anybody to help fight cavities.

Fluoride adsorption: Fluoride works by adsorption, not absorption. Adsorption is the phenomena where substance exchanging ions at the surface. Enamel, composed of hydroxyappatitite, as the result of demineralization, lose the oh group in the hydroxyapatite structure and replace with with f ion in the fluoride.

Don't overdo it!: Daily fluoridated tooth past use is often enough if used properly 2-3 times a day. Your dentist can help place Fluoride varnish after hygiene several times a year.