WHY FLUORIDE?

• The reason why fluoride is important to maintain healthy teeth is because it is absorbed into structures such as bones and teeth. This in turn makes them more resistant to fractures and decay.
• Fluoride is like any other nutrient –safe and effective when used appropriately.
• It is effective in preventing and reversing early signs of dental decay.
• Topical fluoride (the fluoride placed on your teeth after a dental cleaning) strengthens the teeth present in the mouth making them more decay –resistant.
• Systemic fluoride is the pill or liquid form that is ingested and incorporated into the tooth structure while it is forming. This is given to infants and children while their primary and permanent teeth are forming.
• Fluoridation has been part of the American water supply for decades and there is no conclusive proof that fl2 has led to serious and detrimental effects on the American population. 
•  A Study in Colorado Springs with adults aged 20-44 years,  who used water with natural fluoride showed 60% less decay than adults in Boulder Colorado where fluoride is deficient in the water. In Boulder adults had 3 to 4 times as many permanent teeth removed.

We recommend fluoride because we can see a significant decrease in decay.  Most states have incorporated fluoride into the water supply.  Utah has not yet done so and we see much more decay here.  I wish all insurances would cover fluoride because it is so beneficial in protecting the teeth from decay.  Fluoride has been named “Natures Cavity Fighter” and we highly recommend it!!

I am so grateful to be able to work in an office with such fantastic patients!  It is a joy to come to work and to be able to help people to achieve healthier mouths.

Loreen--Hygienist