{"id":251,"date":"2020-02-12T19:33:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T19:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2020-03-12T19:33:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T19:33:18","slug":"parents-know-fluoride-pediatric-dentist-in-midland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/parents-know-fluoride-pediatric-dentist-in-midland\/","title":{"rendered":"What Parents Need to Know About Fluoride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_114856351__1565201857_46809-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pediatric dentist in Midland pointing to fluoride on tablet \" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_114856351__1565201857_46809-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_114856351__1565201857_46809-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_114856351__1565201857_46809.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you\u2019ve no doubt at least heard of fluoride. Maybe\nyou\u2019ve even taken part in the great fluoride debate of our time. Is this\nmineral that occurs naturally in most water sources safe for your child? Does\nit really help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">keep\ncavities at bay<\/a>? According to a pediatric dentist in Midland, fluoride is\nactually great for smiles that are still developing. Keep reading to learn\neverything that a parent should know about fluoride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Fluoride So Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that tooth decay (also known as cavities) is\nthe most common disease in children and adults around the world? Regular exposure\nto fluoride is actually one of the easiest ways to prevent cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The human mouth is home to millions of bacteria, many of\nwhich feed on particles from foods and drinks we consume. When this occurs, the\nbacteria produce an acidic waste product that erodes the tooth enamel, which is\nwhat creates cavities. Fluoride protects the teeth by strengthening the enamel,\nmaking it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria. Not only does fluoride\nprevent decay, it can even reverse early signs of cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Fluoride Toothpaste Should Your Child Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your child\u2019s first teeth start to erupt through their\ngumline, use an ultra-soft toothbrush and a dab of fluoridated toothpaste about\nthe size of a grain of rice. Using an amount this small should keep them from\nswallowing more than they should. When your son or daughter has learned to spit\non their own, usually around age three, give them a pea-sized amount of toothpaste\nand teach them to spit, not swallow when they\u2019ve finished brushing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Your Child Drink Too Much Fluoridated Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope! Water fortified with fluoride is actually one of the\nhealthiest beverage options your child has. Even \u201call-natural\u201d fruit juices\ncontain sugar that can cause cavities. Fluoridated water, meanwhile, actively\nfights decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that fluoride is 100% natural. It\u2019s actually\nimpossible to get too much fluoride from your drinking water, thanks to the Environmental\nProtection Agency\u2019s strict standards. Bottled water contains no fluoride, so\nyour child is much better off drinking tap water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Be Worried About Your Child Swallowing Too Much Fluoride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child swallows too much fluoride, they can develop a\nharmless cosmetic condition called fluorosis, which manifests as white stains\non their permanent teeth later in life. Again, to prevent this, teach your son\nor daughter to spit, not swallow, when they\u2019re done cleaning their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride can be controversial, but the benefits it provides\ndefinitely are worth the tiny risk of fluorosis. If you still have any concerns\nabout fluoride treatment, talk to your pediatric dentist in Midland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/meet-dr-jones.html\">Dr. Weston Jones<\/a>\nearned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve School of\nDentistry and then completed a Pediatric Residency at Children\u2019s Hospital of\nMichigan where he served as a chief resident. He is a member of the American\nAcademy of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Board-Certified pediatric dentist. Currently,\nhe practices at Midland Kid\u2019s Dentist in Midland, TX. For further questions\nabout fluoride, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Jones\u2019\noffice at (432) 520-5437. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you\u2019ve no doubt at least heard of fluoride. 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