Lets talk about Fluoride

Fluoride is an ingredient found in most toothpastes, mouthwashes and other dental products and plays a vital role in protecting your teeth against decay.

When fluoride is applied to the teeth it reacts with the hard outer surface of the tooth called enamel and makes the enamel harder and stronger, meaning it is more resistant to decaying.  Fluoride can also help to stop the early stages of tooth decay from progressing and reduces damage caused to enamel from acidic and sugary foods.

If you're using a toothpaste that doesn't contain any fluoride, such as most Aloe Vera Gels, then your teeth are not protected.

It is a common procedure at the dentist for children to have regular fluoride varnish applications applied to their teeth by the dentist to help strengthen their new adult teeth and prevent them from decaying as easily. All the dentist does is brush a gel onto the teeth using a small brush, it's very quick and easy (plus they usually taste really nice too!)

By brushing teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and using a fluoride mouth wash after meals you're teeth are getting continuous protection to prevent the risk of tooth decay.