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Fluoride
What does Fluoride do?
- Helps to build stronger teeth enamel.
- Stops or reverses the tooth decay process.
- Prevents loss of important minerals.
How do we get Fluoride?
- Fluoride comes in many forms.
- Fluoridated drinking water.
- Fluoridated toothpaste, mouth rinses, foams and gels.
- Fluoride varnish (a topical application to teeth).
- Fluoride dietary supplements.
When was fluoride implemented into Salt Lake County?
Fluoridation of public water systems began Oct. 1, 2003
What is considered the optimal dosage of fluoride? What is the allowable maximum and minimum dosages?
0.7 to 1.2 mg/L with a required minimal annual level of 0.8 mg/L
What is the fluoride level in your city?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: My Water’s Fluoride
Additional Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Fluoridation
CDC Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States