{"id":485,"date":"2014-03-31T16:58:58","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T20:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=485"},"modified":"2014-03-18T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2014-03-18T21:00:43","slug":"fluoride-south-shore-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/fluoride-south-shore-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Just How Important is Fluoride?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-486\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"shutterstock_44483749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Though many people may not know this, <b>fluoride<\/b> is a key mineral that helps keep your teeth nice and strong. Especially important in children\u2019s dentistry, <b>fluoride treatments<\/b> can begin a healthy foundation for your smile to thrive and take life\u2019s knocks. In case you have forgotten, or do not know, about the many benefits <b>fluoride<\/b> can give, let <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a><\/b> inform you!<\/p>\n<p>One of the benefits to <b>fluoride<\/b> is the fact that it naturally makes your teeth resistant to cavities. The mineral acts as a shield, not allowing harmful bacteria to ruin your smile. <b>Fluoride<\/b> also strengthens teeth, making them resilient to the end! <b>Fluoride treatments<\/b> are common practice in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a>, as studies show that children who receive them are 40% less likely to get cavities.<\/p>\n<p>Another great way to get <b>fluoride<\/b> is through tap water, as well as certain toothpastes and mouthwashes. <b>Fluoride<\/b> is also beneficial to those who suffer from constant dry mouth, people with crowns and bridges, people with braces, gum disease, and those who have a history of having continual cavities. Everyone young and old and benefit from <b>fluoride<\/b>, and we encourage you to find a source! So, as you see, though <b>fluoride<\/b> may be in the back of some people\u2019s minds, it really should be at the forefront. It\u2019s a wonderful way to protect your teeth, keeping them beautiful and healthy for years go come! If you have any questions about <b>fluoride treatments<\/b>, call our office and we will be happy to help!<\/p>\n<p>At <b>South Shore Dental Care<\/b>, we\u2019re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our <b>Massapequa dental office<\/b> serves patients from <b>Long Island<\/b>,<b> Merrick<\/b>,<b> Bellmore<\/b>, and<b> Wantagh.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Call us<\/a> today to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though many people may not know this, fluoride is a key mineral that helps keep your teeth nice and strong. Especially important in children\u2019s dentistry, fluoride treatments can begin a healthy foundation for your smile to thrive and take life\u2019s knocks. 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