Are you confused by all of the research on fluoride?
Are you confused by all of the research on fluoride? There is good and bad to everything, and there ’ s an appropriate amount of fluoride that's appropriate and then there ’ s too much. Read more to get the facts about fluoride and find out why this may be critical for your child ’ s teeth. Fluoride is a mineral found in soils, plants, and water supplies in varying amounts. This helpful substance is found in oceans, lakes and other water sources. Fluoride helps your body fight off disease and, it also fights tooth decay. This substance is already a natural part of your enamel and according to Edmond L. Truelove, D.D.S., chair of the Council on Scientific Affairs , "approximately 25 percent of children have or had cavities before entering kindergarten, so it ’ s important to provide guidance to caregivers on the appropriate use of fluoride toothpaste to help prevent children from developing cavities." Too much of a good thing! We ’ ve heard it...