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Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in many foods and in all drinking water. The amount of Fluoride in the water varies from area to area. What are the benefits of fluoride? Fluoride can greatly help dental health by strengthening the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to tooth decay. It also reduces [...]

Jan 26th, 2010 | Filed under Dental Care, Dental FAQ, Dental Tips, Home Care, Oral Hygiene

Did you know that the ocean covers 71% of our planet? There are more than 100 fish teeth in the ocean for every single animal tooth on land! Dolphins have 96 teeth and whales have more than 1,000. Barracudas have several rows of teeth, and so does a shark. Sharks eat all day long, they [...]

Dec 14th, 2009 | Filed under Dental Care
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Fluoride works by hardening the enamel to make the enamel of the teeth harder and more resistant to decay that forms on the sides and in-between teeth. Fluoride for kids 12 and under works best taken internally so the fluoride becomes a part of the teeth as they grow. The best way to get fluoride [...]

Dec 14th, 2009 | Filed under Children Dental Care