The use of fluoride can prove beneficial for both children and adults. Twenty years ago, dentists thought
that fluoride worked mainly by strengthening developing teeth before they entered the mouth. As a result,young children were the main focus of fluoridation efforts. Now, research has shown that fluoride
applied to the teeth, using toothpastes, mouth rinses and fluoride treatments, is just as important for all
teeth in fighting decay. The regular use of fluoride helps to protect the
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