{"id":233,"date":"2024-02-23T14:09:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=233"},"modified":"2024-02-23T14:10:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:10:03","slug":"is-fluoride-safe-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/23\/is-fluoride-safe-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"You Asked, We Answered: Is Fluoride Safe for Children?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that more than 90% of people in the U.S. have had a cavity by their 21st<\/sup> birthday? If that wasn\u2019t troubling enough, cavities are the most common disease in children and adults worldwide. Before you get discouraged, there\u2019s a naturally occurring mineral that can protect your little one\u2019s teeth<\/a>: fluoride. If you want to learn more on the topic \u2013 including how cavities develop and if fluoride is safe for children \u2013 then keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Cavities Develop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since cavities are so prevalent, you might be curious how they develop. Essentially, the bacteria in your child\u2019s mouth feed on the sugars in the foods and beverages they consume. The acid produced eats away at their enamel, causing it to decay in the process. That\u2019s why patients of all ages are encouraged to keep their intake of ice cream, soda, and the like to a minimum \u2013 they are the leading culprit of cavities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Fluoride Is Important for Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In short, fluoride makes teeth stronger and more resistant to acid when applied topically. There has even been some research that it can actually reserve early signs of decay! For that reason, this naturally occurring mineral is added to oral hygiene products, like toothpaste and mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important note: There have been arguments for and against fluoride over the years. If you\u2019re at all concerned, then talk to your child\u2019s dentist! They can give you further insight into research on the topic and share their recommendations on what\u2019s best for your child\u2019s growing smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Fluoride Treatments Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there is fluoride in your child\u2019s toothpaste as well as tap water, you might be wondering, \u201cAre fluoride treatments necessary at by child\u2019s biannual checkup and cleaning?\u201d Well, that depends! If your child is prone to cavities, then the answer might be \u201cyes.\u201d Since their dental hygienist has cleared away food particles, plaque, and other debris from their mouth, applying the fluoride-rich solution topically can cover each and every tooth completely, providing a layer of protection in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From your child\u2019s first checkup to their final cleaning before college, you can turn to our talented, gentle, and experienced team at Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics<\/a>. With an emphasis on preventive care, including fluoride treatments, we do our best to keep their growing smiles decay-free while also instilling the importance of taking good care of their smile a lifelong practice. If your child is overdue for their six-month checkup or you want to learn more about fluoride, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (860) 224-2419<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that more than 90% of people in the U.S. have had a cavity by their 21st birthday? If that wasn\u2019t troubling enough, cavities are the most common disease in children and adults worldwide. Before you get discouraged, there\u2019s a naturally occurring mineral that can protect your little one\u2019s teeth: fluoride. If you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":235,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions\/235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}