Fluoride is all around us in the community, especially in our drinking water, and drinking it helps prevent against some dental diseases. Practicing proper dental hygiene is the best way to protect against damage to your teeth.

Some elements of proper dental hygiene:

• Brushing twice a day
• Flossing
• Eating a balanced diet
• Limiting between meal-snacks
• Seeing your dentist twice a year for cleanings and exam

Additional preventative measures:

• Application of dental sealants
• Fluoridated drinking water
• Toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Fluoride treatments applied by a dentist