Why is fluoride important and when do the children start using fluoride toothpaste?
Fluoride is important as it makes the enamel more resistant to acid attack from the plaque. It is recommended that children start using low fluoride tooth paste between 2 and 6 years of age. After this time they can then use the full strength toothpaste. It is also important to drink tap water as this has the optimum amount of fluoride (0.7ppm) to help prevent tooth decay in children.
