{"id":241,"date":"2019-12-16T20:18:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T20:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2020-01-03T20:19:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T20:19:00","slug":"do-your-children-really-need-fluoride-to-protect-their-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/do-your-children-really-need-fluoride-to-protect-their-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Your Children Really Need Fluoride to Protect Their Smiles?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_269480840__1578082375_99733.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling child\" class=\"wp-image-242\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_269480840__1578082375_99733.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_269480840__1578082375_99733-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_269480840__1578082375_99733-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you take your\nchild to the dentist, you expect to be asked questions like, \u201cHow often do they\nbrush their teeth?\u201d and \u201cDo they floss regularly?\u201d, but one thing you might not\nexpect to hear is, \u201cAre they getting enough fluoride in the water they drink?\u201d\nFluoride is an incredibly important mineral when it comes to protecting your\nlittle one from tooth decay and making sure their smiles develop safely. Read\non to learn more from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s\ndentist<\/a> about the impact fluoride can have on a growing grin. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Fluoride Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you probably know, tooth decay occurs when bacteria in\nyour mouth break down the sugars that you eat and turn them into acids that eat\naway at enamel. If this process isn\u2019t stopped or treated in time, cavities will\nstart to form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, fluoride \u2013 a mineral that\u2019s found in drinking water\n\u2013 can actively protect the tooth from decay in two ways. First, it helps\nremineralize the teeth, essentially helping to repair it. (It can\u2019t be used to fill\na cavity, but it can reverse decay in its earliest stages.) And second, it\nprovides protection against the acids produced by bacteria, thus stopping decay\nfrom happening in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should Children Use Fluoride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children of all ages are vulnerable to cavities, but fluoride\ncombined with a healthy oral hygiene routine can help keep their teeth safe.\nSome parents are concerned about whether or not fluoride is safe for children,\nbut rest assured that the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dental\nAssociation, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all agree that\nfluoridated water is safe for children and highly effective for preventing\ndecay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Do If My Child Isn\u2019t Getting Enough Fluoride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your tap water doesn\u2019t contain fluoride, you can look for\nfluoridated bottled water. It\u2019s also highly recommended that you use fluoride-based\ntoothpaste to brush your child\u2019s teeth, although you should only use a very\nsmall amount (about a \u201csmear\u201d for children under three and a pea-sized amount\nfor children over the age of three).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, your child might benefit from a fluoride\ntreatment from their dentist. During this simple process, the fluoride is\napplied topically to your child\u2019s teeth as needed. Your child might also be\ngiven fluoride supplements in the form of tablets. The amount of fluoride they receive\nduring their treatment depends on their age and how much fluoride they\u2019ve\nalready received naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk to your children\u2019s dentist about your little one\u2019s\nfluoride needs and how you can make sure they\u2019re met. Over the long term, you\u2019ll\nfind that paying closer attention to the amount of fluoride your little one\nreceives can make all the difference for their oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Capron Park Dental, we\u2019re bringing Attleboro and its\nsurrounding areas superior dental care thanks to the combined skills and experience\nof Drs. Herr, Luccio, Vo, and Jafari. For our youngest patients, we take a\nfriendly, fun approach to oral hygiene that puts them on the path towards a\nlifetime of healthy smiles. To schedule an appointment and ask about the amount\nof fluoride your child receives, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (508)\n222-5950.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you take your child to the dentist, you expect to be asked questions like, \u201cHow often do they brush their teeth?\u201d and \u201cDo they floss regularly?\u201d, but one thing you might not expect to hear is, \u201cAre they getting enough fluoride in the water they drink?\u201d Fluoride is an incredibly important mineral when it [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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