fluoride

Question 1

infants and toddlers under the age of 3 should have their teeth brushed with what amount of toothpaste containing fluoride

Answer 1

a SMEAR amount

Question 2

topical fluorides

Answer 2

make teeth in mouth stronger and more resistant to tooth decay.
toothpastes, mouth rinses, self-applied fluoride therapies + PATF - professionally applies fluoride therapy

Question 3

systemic fluorides

Answer 3

INGESTED and become incorporated into developing teeth
community water
prescription dietary fluoride supplements
foods and beverages with fluoridated water

Question 4

T/F most systemic fluorides have a topical effect

Answer 4

T - after teeth erupt, fluoride contacts teeth directly through salivary secretions, providing a constant source thats incorporated into plaque and facilitates remineralization

Question 5

T/F the level of fluoride needed to enhance remineralization is considerably lower than that needed for the inhibition of demineralization or for an antibacterial effect

Answer 5

True