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- Toothpastes | American Dental Association - ADA
In addition to fluoride, toothpastes may contain other ingredients that improve oral health such as lessening tooth sensitivity, reducing gingivitis or tartar build-up, or preventing enamel erosion; or that cosmetically affect the mouth such as whitening teeth or improving bad breath
- Statement from the ADA on FDA Action to Remove Ingestible Fluoride . . .
Response from the American Dental Association to the announcement that the FDA intends to remove fluoride supplement products from the market
- Fluoride: Topical and Systemic Supplements - ADA
Fluoride supplements can be prescribed for children ages 6 months to 16 years who are at high risk for tooth decay and whose primary drinking water has a low fluoride concentration A potential risk of fluoride use is the development of fluorosis, which may occur when excess levels of fluoride are ingested during tooth development
- Fluoride Toothpaste for Young Children Guideline | American . . . - ADA
The American Dental Association provides recommendations on the use of fluoride toothpaste for young children
- Fluoridation FAQs | American Dental Association
Fluoride is nature's cavity fighter and occurs naturally in varying amounts in water sources such as rivers, lakes and even the oceans Fluoride is naturally present to some extent in certain foods and beverages but the levels vary widely To help protect teeth from cavities, fluoride is also added to some dental products such as toothpaste
- Topical Fluoride Clinical Practice Guideline | American Dental . . . - ADA
A panel of experts convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs presents an evidence-based clinical practice guideline and systematic review on professionally-applied and prescription-strength, home-use topical fluoride agents for caries prevention including mouthrinses, varnishes, gels, foams, and pastes
- Fluoride Clinical Guidelines | American Dental Association - ADA
The resulting guidelines serve as a valuable resource for dental professionals, enabling them to make sound clinical decisions and apply scientific findings in caring for patients Below you will find guidelines for the use of products that contain fluoride
- ADA Seal of Acceptance | American Dental Association
Of course this was years before anyone knew about the benefits of adding fluoride to toothpaste to prevent cavities By 1930, consumers were still confronted by extravagant claims about what dental products could do That year the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs adopted guidelines to evaluate these products for safety and efficacy
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