How can fluoride help with tooth decay and gum disease?
Fluoride strengthens teeth making it more resistant to decay and calculus formation. Fluoride is a mineral that exists naturally in food. However, in the U.S., most municipal water has additional fluoride treatments and provide additional protection for your dental health . Also, Fluoride is also presence in many consumer dental products. You and your family should use dental products, such as tooth pastes, with fluoride contents. It is important to remember that high level of fluoride contents can irritate gum in some people. If this happens, contact our Chandler family dentists to get an evaluation and recommendation of more sensitive dental products.
