Why are dentists so excited about Fluoride?
Fluoride has been proven to be the most effective way to prevent and reduce dental decay. If and when decay does take place, it does so at a much later age and it is less severe. Topical fluoride, like those found in tooth paste, mouth rinses and in-office treatments act synergistically with the fluoride taken systemically. Systemic fluoride can come from drops, vitamins and community water sources. Fluoride has an anti-bacterial property that when in contact with oral bacteria disrupts their metabolic activity and prevents dental cavities. Fluoride also has a mineralization mechanism when incorporated into the enamel of teeth makes them much more resistant to the effects of bacteria.
