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Fluoride For Your Family

portrait of a young girl holding a glass of waterDid you know that fluoride in your water may help reduce the development of cavities? Westermann Family Dentistry encourages their patients to drink fluoridated water and brush with fluoride toothpaste. Louisville dentist Dr. Kimberly Westermann emphasizes the importance of fluoride as a part of a healthy oral hygiene routine for yourself and your children.

What Is Fluoride

Fluoride is naturally occurring in our environment and is used to fortify public drinking water for improved community health. It is projected that consuming water fortified with fluoride can reduce cavities up to 25%. Some consider citywide fluoridation of water one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century for community development.

Fluoride in city water helps protect the teeth of every member of the community regardless of income. If you live in a city or town that adds fluoride to their water you receive dental health protection at virtually no cost to you.

Benefits of Fluoride For You and Your Children

Fluoride provides benefits to both adults and children. Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel. Strong enamel is less susceptible to erosion and tooth decay. Children who grow up drinking fluoridated water tend to have healthier teeth and a lower chance of developing complex oral health concerns than children who do not have access to fluoridated water. If you live in a community without fluoridated water you can supplement with fluoride toothpaste and other oral hygiene products that contain fluoride.

As we know, no matter how diligent we are with our oral hygiene routine, cavities can still occur. Tooth decay is one of the most common dental health concerns affecting children and adults. Family dentist Dr. Westermann offers dental fillings for your whole family. Our Louisville dentist office offers tooth colored fillings so that they blend in with your natural smile. Dr. Westerman also provides patients with replacement fillings for old metal fillings.

Schedule An Appointment

Be sure to visit Dr. Westermann at least twice year for professional dental cleanings and thorough oral exam. Regular visits to our Louisville dentist office can help to catch cavities in their early stages of development. Early diagnosis can help to avoid advanced restorative procedures such as root canal or tooth extractions.