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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 mouthrinses
- floss — thin thread used to clean between teethFlossing
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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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