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Finding the Facts about Fluoride

FINDING THE FACTS ABOUT FLUORIDE HOW FLUORIDE PROTECTS YOUR TEETH FLUORIDE 1. TEETH LOSE MINERALS DAILY (DEMINERALIZATION) • Acids, plaque, and bacteria strip away minerals • Demineralization causes tooth decay 2. FLUORIDE REPLACES MINERALS (REMINERALIZATION) • Fluoride, calcium, and phosphate replace minerals • Remineralization reduces tooth decay FLUORIDATED WATER: A DENTAL HEALTH WIN 72.4% of U.S. households have fluoridated tap water 65 years of studies show fluoridation is safe ИИ ИИ ИИ И TOP 10 Among Top 1o Greatest Public Health Achievements according to the CDC 20-40% reduction in tooth decay Every $1 invested in water fluoridation saves $38 in dental treatment costs DENTISTS MAY RECOMMEND EXTRA FLUORIDE FOR PATIENTS... • Between 6 months and 16 years old • With dry mouth, gum disease, or chronic tooth decay • With crowns, bridges, or braces • Who only drink bottled water (no fluoride in bottled water) IS FLUORIDE SAFE? Extensive studies prove safety Fluoridated water provides safe levels of fluoride Excess fluoride can pit, discolor, or stain enamel Dentists carefully monitor fluoride exposure for optimal protection INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: SOUTH RIDING FAMILY DENTISTRY SOUTH RIDING PAMRV DENTISTRV PLC www.southridingfamilydentistry.com Sources http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/basicinformation /fluoride.cfm http://www.ada.org/fluoride.aspx http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/fluoride-treatment http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/pdf/natures_way.pdf

Finding the Facts about Fluoride

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People with dry mouth, gum disease, or chronic tooth decay can benefit from fluoride treatments. Acid, plaque, and bacteria strip away minerals in the teeth, but fluoride replaces them to prevent toot...

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