It also protects teeth from acid damage and helps reverse early signs of decay.
There are many sources of fluoride.
Fluoridated water and toothpaste are the most common. It is also found in many foods and beverages.
Your school-age children have unique oral concerns. Listen in as David Krol, MD, discusses your school-age child's oral health and just how fluoride fits in.
Dr. David Krol, a pediatrician, is a Senior Program Officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, David was an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He currently serves as the chair of the Section on Oral Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics.