Fluoride

If you have sensitive teeth, hydroxyapatite toothpaste can help you repair damaged enamel and protect exposed dentin. It’s also a safer alternative to fluoride for kids.

15 Dec Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste: A Safer Alternative to Fluoride

Posted at 22:06h in Fluoride by Prescott Dentistry

Have you heard about hydroxyapatite toothpaste? Some people are calling it “synthetic enamel” because it’s so good at strengthening the teeth. It can help remineralize the tooth enamel and relieve sensitivity. And it’s also a safer alternative to fluoride toothpaste, especially for toddlers and young...

25 Sep What Are The Best Natural Fluoride Alternatives?

Posted at 15:56h in Dental Hygiene, Fluoride, Holistic Options by Prescott Dentistry

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can help remineralize tooth enamel, making teeth stronger. Although topical fluoride makes tooth enamel more acid-resistant, many people have concerns about using fluoride. As a holistic dental office in Prescott, we completely understand! If you're worried about the...

24 Jun Your Guide to Fluoride Part 3 – Alternatives | Prescott, AZ

Posted at 10:02h in Dental Health, Dental Hygiene Tips, Fluoride by Prescott Dentistry

In part 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed the benefits and risks associated with the use of fluoride. While fluoride does make the enamel more acid resistant, when used topically, some families have concerns about the toxicity of potentially ingesting fluoride. As a...

17 Jun Your Guide to Fluoride Part 2 – Risks | Prescott, AZ

Posted at 10:01h in Dental Health, Dental Hygiene Tips, Fluoride by Prescott Dentistry

In this series, we’re discussing the benefits, risks, and alternatives to fluoride. In part 2, we’ll discuss the risks associated with fluoride. Find part 1, discussing the benefits, here! There are three primary avenues that the common public uses fluoride: toothpaste, mouthwash, and community water...

10 Jun Your Guide to Fluoride Part 1 – Benefits | Prescott, AZ

Posted at 09:56h in Dental Health, Dental Hygiene Tips, Fluoride by Prescott Dentistry

Fluoride is an oral health solution which has the popular benefit of being able to prevent cavities. While it does make the enamel more resistant to harmful acids, when used topically, some families have concerns about the toxicity of ingesting fluoride. In order to determine...

Although trace amounts are considered benign, fluoride is a neurotoxin that may harm brain development in babies and children.

19 Aug Is Fluoride a Neurotoxin?

Posted at 12:43h in Fluoride, Holistic Options, Kids by Prescott Dentistry

Yes—in large doses, fluoride is a neurotoxin. Although trace amounts are generally considered benign, many people have concerns about the safety of fluoride in toothpaste and drinking water. There are numerous studies on the benefits of fluoride for dental health, but very few have studied its...

28 Jan Ways to Reduce Fluoride Exposure in Prescott

Posted at 13:43h in Fluoride, Holistic Options by Prescott Dentistry

In our last post we discussed some of the common myths about water fluoridation. In this post we will talk about some of the top ways to reduce fluoride exposure in Prescott. As we stated in the last post, topical fluoride is safe and beneficial...