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New Report Doesn’t Change Facts about Fluoride in Tap Water

Did you know one of the easiest and best ways to protect your smile from tooth decay is by drinking tap water? That’s right! If you live in an area where your community water system adjusts the water to contain the right amount of fluoride, your teeth are protected against tooth decay by community water…
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Tooth Talk Expert Lists Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

When are black baby teeth in children a good thing?  After a silver diamine fluoride treatment.  SDF is a safe and effective way to stop tooth decay and protect teeth, says Dr. Tim Wright of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry. In use in Brazil and Japan since the 1970s, a 2015 addition to the…
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