Do children need a fluoride supplement?
The answer varies by child and by where you get your water from. Ask us when you see us next. Generally, bottled water has some fluoride but each brand is different. “Reverse Osmosis” type water filters remove 100% of fluoride from the tap water. Other filters leave the fluoride in the water. If you live in the following Arizona cities your tap water has the optimum level of fluoride in it. If you live in any other city, in rural areas, or use bottled and/or reverse osmosis treated water talk to the dentist about what, if any, supplementation is needed.
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