Reminder-Please return your flouride dental letters tomorrow
It is well known that fluoride helps prevent and even reverse the early stages of tooth decay.
Tooth decay happens when plaque — that sticky film of bacteria that builds up on teeth — breaks down sugars in food. The bacteria produce damaging acids that dissolve the hard enamel surfaces of teeth.If the damage is not stopped or treated, the bacteria can penetrate through the enamel and cause tooth decay (also called cavities or caries). Cavities weaken teeth and can lead to pain, tooth loss, or even widespread infection in the most severe cases.
Fluoride combats tooth decay in two ways:
- It is incorporated into the structure of developing teeth when it is ingested.
- It protects teeth when it comes in contact with the surface of the teeth
So don`t miss out send your child`s form back in tomorrow to help protect your child`s teeth.
