M J Davis
Fluorides
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Prenatal?
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Birth to 6 Months?
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Proximal Not Forming Yet
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Systemic: Mechanism
is via
Saliva!
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Topical
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Applied
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Toothpaste: “Pea Sized” Amount
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OTC Rinses: 0.05% Neutral NaF
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Excessive Ingestion and Fluorosis
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“Ambient” Fluorides