- 21. What are the Causes of Plaque?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... for hours and cause erosion. Bottled water: Adding fluoride to public water supplies has helped decrease tooth decay by offering protective minerals for tooth enamel. However, today, many people drink ...
- 22. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... curable condition. If you are having a dentinal sensitivity, the dentist will perform scaling or cleaning of your teeth followed by a fluoride varnish application to protect the teeth. Pulpal sensitivity ...
- 23. What are the Causes of Stained Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... which will stain teeth with continued use. Bottom line: don't smoke. Water: If a significant amount of water containing high levels of fluoride is consumed, brownish stains on teeth may appear. This is ...
- 24. Dry mouth
- (Dry mouth)
- ... fit you for coverings for your teeth filled with fluoride to wear at night. When the cause of the problem either can't be determined or can't be resolved, the following tips may help improve your ...
- 25. Dental Health: Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste, which helps prevent cavities. If your child doesn’t like the taste of the toothpaste, try another flavor or use plain water. Also try to teach your child not to ...
- 26. A Guide To Children's Dental Health
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... that has soft bristles. Or wipe them with a clean washcloth. Ask about fluoride. After the first tooth appears, ask your child’s doctor if your baby is getting enough fluoride. Many experts recommend ...
- 27. Fluoride Supplements
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- Babies should not receive fluoride supplementation during the first six months of life, whether they are breastfed or formula-fed. After that time, breastfed and formula-fed infants need appropriate fluoride ...
- 28. When Your Baby Gets Teeth
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... advise you about when to begin using toothpaste with your child. Fluoridated toothpaste is not usually recommended until after age two, since babies tend to swallow it and can actually get too much fluoride. ...
