REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF FLUORIDE USE FOR LIFELONG DENTAL HEALTH
A white paper examining fluoride ’ s impact at different life stages
Table of Contents
Introduction 3 The Impact of Fluoride on Lifelong Dental Health 4 Changing Focus 5 What ’ s Changed ? 6 Why is this important ? 7 The Dentition Dichotomy 8 Critical Life Stages After Childhood 9 Assessing Caries Risk 11 Reduced Salivary Flow and Dry Mouth / Xerostomia 13 Overview of Fluoride Guidelines 13
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Fluoride Use Recommendations 14 General Fluoride Recommendations for All Age Groups 15 The Benefits of Fluoride Mouthrinses 16 ADA Seal of Acceptance : Fluoride Rinses 18 Conclusion 18 Survey Results 20 References 22