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How to protect children’s teeth when water has no fluoride — Level A1 — a group of shiny balls

How to protect children’s teeth when water has no fluorideCEFR A1

30 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Tufts University, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Ozkan Guner, Unsplash

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  • Some local water now has no fluoride supply.
  • Fluoride helps protect children's teeth from decay.
  • Dentists say fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger.
  • Without fluoride, teeth are more likely to decay.
  • Parents should watch and help with brushing.
  • Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste only.
  • Older children can use fluoride mouth rinses.
  • Dentists sometimes put varnish on teeth.
  • Flossing often needs adult help at first.
  • Dentists use dye to show missed areas.

Difficult words

  • fluoride — a mineral in water and toothpaste
  • decay — damage to teeth that makes holes
  • enamel — the hard outer layer of a tooth
  • varnish — a liquid dentist puts on teeth
  • rinse — a liquid used to clean the mouth
    rinses
  • floss — thin thread used to clean between teeth
    Flossing

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Discussion questions

  • Do you help a child brush their teeth?
  • How much toothpaste do you use when you brush?
  • Have you used a mouth rinse before?

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