How much flouride water should my child drink?
Flouride strengthens the tooth enamel. Reverse osmosis filters, distilled water, and most bottled waters do not have flouride. Well water may have some flouride and should be tested. To receive adequate levels of flouride we recommend the following water intake: Infants to age 3: 1 cup per day 3 – 6 years of age: 2 cups per day 6 – 16 years of age: 4 cups per day Will my child need dental x-rays? X-rays are taken depending on the dental needs of each child as an individual, based upon their age, condition of their teeth, stage of dental development, and according to the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. X-rays are used to detect cavities, evaluate after a trauma or dental injury, to survey the developing teeth, to diagnose bone disease, and to plan orthodontic treatment, etc. The protection of your child is done by using a protective lead apron, high speed films, and low dose of radiation. The risk of dental x-rays is extremely small, about 5 mrems for bitewing
