{"id":762,"date":"2019-08-15T19:20:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T19:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=762"},"modified":"2019-08-22T15:40:05","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T15:40:05","slug":"fluoride-supplements-should-your-child-be-taking-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/fluoride-supplements-should-your-child-be-taking-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluoride Supplements: Should Your Child Be Taking Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-brushing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-brushing.png 526w, https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-brushing-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWe all know that fluoride is an important part of caring for our \nchildren\u2019s teeth. But how much do they need? And how do we know how much\n they are actually getting? Read on to get answers to all your fluoride \nquestions.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Fluoride and How Does it Get\ninto the Water?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride is\nderived from fluorine, which is a naturally occurring element in the Earth\u2019s\ncrust. Years of study have shown that consuming fluoride \u2013 and applying it to\nthe surface of the teeth \u2013 helps to protect teeth from decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a> shows that over 60% of people living in the United States get fluoride through their tap water. In some instances, the fluoride is added to the water source and in others it is naturally occurring. The optimal level of fluoridation in water is 0.7 milligrams per liter.&nbsp; Call your local water authority or public health department to inquire about your fluoride levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and\nyour family drink mostly bottled water or water from a reverse osmosis\nfiltration system, then you are probably not consuming any \u2013 or only very\nlittle \u2013 fluoride. Most bottled water has none, and the filtration systems\nremove most of the fluoride from tap water.&nbsp;\nWater filters such as Brita or PUR pitchers do not remove fluoride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Does Fluoride Matter for Our\nDental Health?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride\nprotects teeth in two ways.&nbsp; When it is\ningested, it strengthens the tooth\u2019s structure.&nbsp;\nWhen it is applied to the surface of teeth \u2013 via toothpaste, mouth rinse,\nor a fluoride treatment \u2013 it creates a barrier that prevents bacteria found in\nplaque from breaking down tooth enamel, which over time will lead to decay and\ncavities.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fluoridation\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">According to the CDC: <\/a>\u201cFor 70 years, people in the United States have benefited from drinking water with fluoride, leading to better dental health. Drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities by about 25% in children and adults.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does Your Child Need a Fluoride Supplement?\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To answer\nthis question, you must first determine the age of your child and if they are\nconsuming fluoridated water or not. Babies under the age of six months old do\nnot need any fluoride supplementation. Only if your water supply is not\nfluoridated would your dentist or pediatrician prescribe a fluoride supplement\n\u2013 such as a vitamin, tablet or drops \u2013 for your child after the age of six\nmonths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is\nimportant to start brushing baby teeth as soon as they start coming in, using a\nfluoride free training toothpaste for the first few years of a child\u2019s life is recommended\nto prevent them from ingesting too much. Once a child has mastered the ability to\nspit while brushing, switch to a fluoride toothpaste, but still only use a\npea-sized amount on their brush. An adult should always be present while young\nchildren are brushing with paste containing fluoride, since too much fluoride\ncan be harmful for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Visit us online<\/a> or call today to learn more about your child\u2019s fluoride needs \u2013 908-998-4698. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that fluoride is an important part of caring for our children\u2019s teeth. But how much do they need? And how do we know how much they are actually getting? Read on to get answers to all your fluoride questions. What is Fluoride and How Does it Get into the Water? 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