Fluoride Fluoride Dental decay is a common disease in North America. One way to help prevent this disease from occurring is through the use of fluoride. Fluoride helps harden the tooth enamel and make it more resistant to tooth decay. A small cavity can be stopped and even reversed by the remineralization process enhanced by fluoride. Systemic Fluoride Systemic fluoride is delivered to the tooth surface via the bloodstream.
Fluoridated water is an effective way to reduce the problem of dental decay.
Some water supplies already naturally contain fluoride, for others, fluoride is intentionally added to the water supply. Some communities have no fluoride in their water. Other communities are unaware of this option. If you would like to know if your community's water supply contains fluoride, call your local water or health department. Children from birth to 14 years of age will benefit the most from systemic fluoride.