{"id":44,"date":"2014-05-06T21:29:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T21:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/2014\/05\/06\/the-role-of-fluoride-in-your-denta\/"},"modified":"2014-05-06T21:29:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-06T21:29:00","slug":"the-role-of-fluoride-in-your-denta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/the-role-of-fluoride-in-your-denta\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of Fluoride in Your Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nThere are a lot of misconceptions about fluoride <\/b>as it relates to health, and hundreds of sites online that
\noffer conflicting information about its effects. At Smile by Design<\/a> in Virginia Beach, VA<\/a>,
\nour doctors want you to feel informed about all aspects of oral health,
\nincluding the ways in which fluoride <\/b>can
\nimpact your teeth. <\/div>\n
\n
<\/b><\/div>\n
\nFluoride: Is it Good
\nor Bad for Teeth?<\/b><\/div>\n
\n
<\/b><\/div>\n
\nFluoride <\/b>is a
\nnaturally occurring substance that originates from an element called fluorine.
\nIt is found in its natural form in the water and many foods we drink and eat,
\nrespectively. Despite much controversy regarding its effects, the amount of fluoride <\/b>found in normal tap water is
\nnot substantial enough to cause any adverse health problems. In fact, fluoride <\/b>is one of the essential
\nfactors in a healthy smile.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nFluoride treatments <\/b>help
\nto remineralize teeth, offering improved strength and protection against common
\nproblems like tooth decay. Adults are advised to use a toothpaste and mouthwash
\nthat contains fluoride because of this fact, better fortifying your teeth
\nbetween visits to your dentist\u2019s office. As with any procedure or treatment
\nperformed at our office, we invite you to ask questions and raise any concerns
\nyou may have regarding fluoride treatments. We\u2019re here as a source of accurate,
\nup-to-date information pertaining to the overall oral health of you and your
\nfamily<\/div>\n
\n.<\/div>\n
\nSchedule Your Next
\nVisit Today<\/b><\/div>\n
\n
<\/b><\/div>\n

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\nHas it been more than six months since the last time you had
\nyour teeth and gums cleaned and examined at Smile by Design<\/b>? If so, then it\u2019s time to contact our office<\/a> in
\nVirginia Beach, VA <\/b>to schedule your
\nappointment. Our experienced, caring doctors and staff look forward to helping
\nyou achieve optimal oral health through general dentistry and preventive
\nservices, all while welcoming you into a warm, comforting atmosphere. Our
\nfamily-friendly practice happily serves patients from throughout Virginia Beach<\/b>, as well as the
\nsurrounding areas of Fort Story,
\nPortsmouth, Norfolk, Sandbridge, <\/b>and beyond. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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