Fluorine ??: Fluoride is recommended as an additive to the drinking water throughout life. Fluoride treatments (gel) can be applied to the teeth of infants and children as appropriate by health professionals. Fluoride tooth paste is not recommended for children until they are old enough to understand not to swallow the mix, around 3-4. (excessive ingestion of Fluoride tooth paste can result in fluorosis).
Answered 10/4/2016
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