{"id":232,"date":"2023-05-12T15:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedodentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:25:48","slug":"when-children-should-start-receiving-fluoride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pedodentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/12\/when-children-should-start-receiving-fluoride\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should a Child Start Receiving Fluoride?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you concerned that your child\u2019s teeth may be at risk for cavities and tooth decay? You\u2019re not alone. Many parents worry that adequate brushing and six-month checkups and cleanings may not be enough to protect their children\u2019s smiles. The truth is that one key element can work to protect their pearly whites as they grow \u2013 fluoride. Read on to find out when children should start using fluoride<\/a> to safeguard their smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Fluoride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a natural mineral, fluoride is found in the body, as well as in different foods, tap water, and toothpaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capable of protecting against tooth decay and cavities, it is also known to help strengthen tooth enamel and form new bone. This is one of the many reasons dentists often turn to fluoride to help with young, growing smiles as well as those that are more mature and need additional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is It Beneficial for Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s teeth can be highly susceptible to cavities for many reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n