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THE FLUORIDE STORY
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SYSTEMIC FLUORIDE
Fluoride taken internally is systemic fluoride- it is
SYSTEMIC FLUORIDE
Fluoride taken internally is systemic fluoride- it is
incorporated into the system as building blocks, and some of it will return to the mouth in saliva.
There are several ways of getting into the teeth systemically. In the western world, the drinking water contains fluoride that has been adjusted to a therapeutic level; the effect then is both systemic and topical. Where this is not possible, daily fluoride supplements are available as liquid solutions, in tablet form, and in preparations that combine fluorides with other vitamins and minreals.
Do consult your dentist regarding these supplements. If it is prescribed, then they will determine the proper dosage for you, and teach you how to use it. Remember to treat the supplements like medicine and keep out of reach of children, and use only as directed.
TOPICAL FLUORIDE
There is another way to get fluoride to your teeth. In a topical solution- gel, paste or liquid- the fluoride can be wiped, painted or swished around the tooth surfaces.
TOPICAL FLUORIDE TREATMENTS
These are applied by a dentist following a professional cleaning. Most preparations have a pleasant taste and the treatment takes only a few minutes.
FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE'S
Daily use of a fluoride toothpaste is an excellent way to replenish the fluoride reservoir, even if your child is going to the dentist for routine fluoride application. You must have your child brush twice a day, after breakfast and before bedtime, and supervise the younger children to ensure that they do a thorough brushing and don't swallow too much toothpaste while brushing.
FLUORIDE MOUTHRINSES
Be sure to use these under guidance of your dentist.
*Let us recapitulate the ways to get fluoride to your child's teeth
Encourage your child to drink water; all water contains trace amounts of fluoride.
If prescribed by the dentist, give your child dietary supplements of fluoride in liquid or tablet form
Have your child brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste- once after breakfast, and again before bedtime
Take your child to the dentist's office for regular checkups. The dentist may recommend a topical fluoride application.
Last updated on 03-04-2002
There are several ways of getting into the teeth systemically. In the western world, the drinking water contains fluoride that has been adjusted to a therapeutic level; the effect then is both systemic and topical. Where this is not possible, daily fluoride supplements are available as liquid solutions, in tablet form, and in preparations that combine fluorides with other vitamins and minreals.
Do consult your dentist regarding these supplements. If it is prescribed, then they will determine the proper dosage for you, and teach you how to use it. Remember to treat the supplements like medicine and keep out of reach of children, and use only as directed.
TOPICAL FLUORIDE
There is another way to get fluoride to your teeth. In a topical solution- gel, paste or liquid- the fluoride can be wiped, painted or swished around the tooth surfaces.
TOPICAL FLUORIDE TREATMENTS
These are applied by a dentist following a professional cleaning. Most preparations have a pleasant taste and the treatment takes only a few minutes.
FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE'S
Daily use of a fluoride toothpaste is an excellent way to replenish the fluoride reservoir, even if your child is going to the dentist for routine fluoride application. You must have your child brush twice a day, after breakfast and before bedtime, and supervise the younger children to ensure that they do a thorough brushing and don't swallow too much toothpaste while brushing.
FLUORIDE MOUTHRINSES
Be sure to use these under guidance of your dentist.
*Let us recapitulate the ways to get fluoride to your child's teeth
Encourage your child to drink water; all water contains trace amounts of fluoride.
If prescribed by the dentist, give your child dietary supplements of fluoride in liquid or tablet form
Have your child brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste- once after breakfast, and again before bedtime
Take your child to the dentist's office for regular checkups. The dentist may recommend a topical fluoride application.
Last updated on 03-04-2002
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