Fluoride is a natural mineral that is very effective in protecting teeth against decay.
Tooth decay begins with dental plaque, a soft, sticky substance that builds up on your teeth. Plaque is mostly made up of bacteria, which feed on sugar from food and drinks, producing acid as a waste product. The acids attack the teeth by dissolving the minerals in the tooth structure. If this happens too often, tooth decay results. Minerals in saliva can mend the teeth. If fluoride is present in the mouth, it helps teeth to repair themselves.
If fluoride is consumed in appropriate amounts by young children, it helps to make growing teeth more resistant to decay.
In a few places, water supplies contain enough fluoride (one part per million) to keep teeth healthy. This can happen naturally, or the amount of fluoride can be changed to make it right for teeth. In Britain, only one person in ten gets enough fluoride from the water supply.
Most people get fluoride from toothpaste. Packs tell you how much the toothpaste contains in parts per million (ppm). If there is fluoride in your local water supply, you can still safely use fluoride toothpaste. Adults should use toothpaste containing 1350-1500pp, unless advised otherwise by a dentist.
For children, consuming too much fluoride can produce unattractive marks on their teeth. To prevent this, you should help children up to the age of seven clean their teeth. Make sure they do not eat the toothpaste and only use the correct amount:
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