Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that protects teeth by making them stronger and more resistant to acid, which in turn reduces the risk of cavities.

Fluoride is found naturally in fresh water, the concentration varies, that is why the amount added isn’t consistent between geographical areas. Studies have shown that having fluoride in public water systems has prevented tooth decay in children and adults by at least 25 percent.                                                                                                                                                                         

Five-year-old children in fluoridated areas are 28% are less likely to have tooth decay than those in non-fluoridated areas.

Evidence-based reviews strongly support the use of fluoridated toothpaste. It is found to be effective in reducing dental caries in children.                                                                                                                                                          

Using no more than a smear or rice-size amount of fluoridated toothpaste for children less than three years of age may decrease the risk of fluorosis. Using no more than a pea-size amount of fluoridated toothpaste is appropriate for children aged three to six.

The best available scientific evidence shows no association between the recommended amount of fluoride used to prevent tooth decay and any harmful effects.

The fluoride at optimal levels in toothpaste and community water sources is safe and effective.

Seventy years of research has proven that fluoride prevents cavities, and now, there is no other toothpaste ingredient with this kind of track record. For this reason, dentists have been recommending fluoride toothpaste to their patients for decades.