What is the role of patient compliance in the success of fluoride therapy

This paper reviews the different aspects of fluoridation, their effectiveness in dental caries prevention and their risks. Fluoride helps remineralize your tooth enamel, reducing the risk of tooth decay and other dental health issues related to harmful bacteria in your mouth. How ... Does my child need fluoride varnish? Children who are at risk for dental decay or who do not live in communities with fluoridated water benefit from the ... Fluoride is also used in oral care products such as toothpaste and mouth rinse. ... Fluoride works by strengthening the tooth's hard outer surface, called enamel ... Mar 19, 2025 ... Community water fluoridation has been proven to be a safe, effective and equitable way to prevent and reduce tooth decay (including root decay) ... Nov 25, 2024 ... Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in water, soil and air that has been demonstrated to prevent dental cavities, or tooth decay. Municipal community water systems in Minnesota must adjust fluoride in their water to maintain a fluoride concentration between 0.5 and 0.9 milligrams per liter ... Fluoride strengthens the enamel and inhibits the progression of dental caries. It helps remineralize teeth and reverse early signs of decay. It is usually ... My Water's Fluoride (MWF) provides general information on fluoridated water systems. Please be aware that the MWF site does not contain real-time information. The standard level for community water fluoridation (0.7 parts per million fluoride) helps balance the risk of caries and the possibility of dental fluorosis ...