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Q: Why does my child need to have fluoride? A: The water in our area is not fluoridated. Fluoride helps to make developing teeth harder and thus more resistant to decay. Fluoride supplementation can be delivered in several ways, all of which complement each other. Topical fluoride is delivered in toothpastes, gels, and rinses as well as more concentrated fluoride treatments administered by dental professionals. Systemic fluoride is administered by prescription only and is generally combined with vitamins, although fluoride alone can also be prescribed. |