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| Fluoride Levels In Loudon County Water |
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| Wednesday, 10 October 2007 | |
 By Dr. Valerie Woo There are many benefits and risks associated with children’s fluoride consumption and we regularly receive questions from families in our practice about the need and safety of their child’s fluoride intake. Following are a few important questions we have been asked: Q: Is fluoride important to my child’s health?
Q: Is Loudoun County public water fluoridated? Dr. Val: Yes. Loudon County public water contains fluoride, but many families have well water, with varying fluoride levels. Drinking water should be tested to ensure a proper amount of fluoride. The Loudoun County Health Department (www.co.loudoun.va.us/health/fluoride.html), or your local pediatrician or pediatric dentist, can provide this important test. Q: What kind of toothpaste should my child use? Dr. Val: Baby tooth cleanser for very young and fluoridated toothpaste for older children (>2.5 yrs old).Young children using fluoridated toothpaste need monitoring to ensure they are spitting when brushing. These children are at highest risk of fluorosis and permanently damaging developing adult teeth. Always obtain fluoride level test results for your drinking water before giving fluoride supplements to your child! Set as favorite Bookmark Email This Comments (2)
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written by Dr. Woo, December 13, 2007
The answer to that question– most modern refrigerators DO NOT filter out fluoride (when you replace it - read the label and it should state that). Brita filters as well DO NOT filter out fluoride. Depending on how old the child is and history of decay would determine how much other fluoride sources would be necessary to help prevent against decay. I suggest using at least fluoridated toothpaste (toddler toothpaste if younger than
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 and a daily fluoride rinse such as ACT for kids and having the permanent molars sealed once they have fully erupted. Some children do need more fluoride that is prescribed by their dentist if they are considered at higher risk of getting decay. It’s best to see a pediatric dentist to get more information. report abuse
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... written by Lynne Martin, December 13, 2007
Lynne Martin
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I saw your Q&A;on flouridated water in the Winter '08 issue. I have a concern not about ingesting too much but rather how to get enough. I'd like to know if the filters in most modern refrigerator water dispensers filter out flouride. If they do, will using flouridated toothpaste provide my son enough flouride to protect against decay or do we need to pursue additional sources? report abuse
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Dr. Val: Yes. Appropriate levels of fluoride allow teeth to naturally protect against decay, but too much fluoride can cause dental fluorosis, which eventually shows up as unsightly discolorations on permanent teeth. Fluoride can be received through food, water, or dietary supplements, so it is important to evaluate all possible sources of fluoride to make sure your child is not ingesting more than a healthy amount. 
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