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Dr. Leslie Jacobs
Adolescent Dentistry
Pediatric
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Fluoride
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Using small amounts of fluoride on a routine basis can help prevent tooth decay.
Topical Fluoride
Topical Fluoride
Systemic Fluoride
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Helps prevent daily mineral loss caused by plaque acids from foods and beverages
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Recommended by the AAPD to be applied at dental visits twice a year
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Do not give your child nursery water due to it having an uncontrolled amount of fluoride
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Use distilled water or plain bottled water instead of nursery water
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Fluoride vitamins are recommended by the AAPD for certain children from 6 months to 2 years of age
Systemic Fluoride
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From ages 2 to 4 use only a pea sized amount of children's fluoridated toothpaste
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Children's fluoridated toothpaste is made with less fluoride knowing the child will swallow it until age 4
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