{"id":106,"date":"2014-03-04T20:55:55","date_gmt":"2014-03-04T20:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.salinasdental.com\/?p=106"},"modified":"2016-05-19T15:30:06","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T15:30:06","slug":"why-fluoride-is-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/why-fluoride-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Fluoride is Important"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-107\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"Healthy teefus.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/shutterstock_44483749-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Though many people may not know this, <b>fluoride<\/b> is a key mineral in keeping your teeth nice and strong. Especially important in children\u2019s dentistry, <b>fluoride treatments<\/b> can begin a healthy foundation for your smile to thrive and take life\u2019s knocks. In case you have forgotten, or do not know, about the many benefits <b>fluoride<\/b> can give, let us inform you!<\/p>\n<p>One of the benefits to <b>fluoride<\/b> is the fact that it naturally makes your teeth resistant to cavities. The mineral acts as a shield, not allowing harmful bacteria to ruin your smile. <b>Fluoride<\/b> also strengthens teeth, making them resilient to the end! <b>Fluoride treatments<\/b> are common practice in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a>, as studies show that children who receive them are 40% less likely to get cavities.<\/p>\n<p>Another great way to get <b>fluoride<\/b> is through tap water, as well as certain toothpastes and mouthwashes. <b>Fluoride<\/b> is also beneficial to those who suffer from constant dry mouth, people with crowns and bridges, people with braces, gum disease, and those who have a history of having continual cavities. Everyone young and old and benefit from <b>fluoride<\/b>, and we encourage you to find a source! If you have any questions about <b>fluoride treatments<\/b>, call our office and we will be happy to help!<\/p>\n<p>At\u00a0<strong>Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco<\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b>provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our\u00a0<strong>Salinas, CA<\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b>dental office serves patients from\u00a0<strong>Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City.<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/contact-us.html\"><strong>Call us today<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to schedule your next appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though many people may not know this, fluoride is a key mineral in keeping your teeth nice and strong. Especially important in children\u2019s dentistry, fluoride treatments can begin a healthy foundation for your smile to thrive and take life\u2019s knocks. 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