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Brush Up on Oral Health

Fluorides

A tray with an assortment of colorful toothbrushes and small cups with mouth rinse.This section offers information on the impact and use of fluorides, including fluoride toothpaste, fluoride supplements, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride, and community water fluoridation, in the prevention and treatment of tooth decay.

Fluoride is an element found in nature, including soil, rocks, and plants, and it prevents tooth decay. All water naturally has fluoride, but amounts vary.

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