Role of Fluoride in Preventing Dental Caries in Kids
Role of Fluoride in Preventing Dental Caries in Kids Article by - Dr Sushil Kumar MDS Pediatric Dentist Dental caries is a chronic and infectious disease that affects almost 92% of the population. According to surveys, more than 42% of children aged 2-11 years have dental caries in their milk teeth. About 13% of people aged 12-19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth. Experts have found fluoride treatment to be an easy yet effective way to prevent dental caries in children. This article will explore the role of fluoride in keeping your kid's teeth from root decay. Let's take a closer look at how fluoride works and how your pediatric dentist can help you with the treatment. What is Fluoride and Where Can You Find It? Fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound that is naturally found in water, air, soil, rocks, and plants. The most common dietary sources of fluoride are fish, dried tea leaves, potatoes, yams, bananas, and rock salts. In our body, fluoride is ...