氟化物是什麼?對牙齒的健康有什麼益處呢?What is fluoride? What's its benefit to dental health?
氟化物可以安全而有效地減少蛀牙風險。
可以購得的產品包含:含氟牙膏、含氟漱口水、氟膠、氟錠等等;
或是至醫療院所,由牙醫師塗氟。
家庭中的使用,應以低濃度、高頻率、多接觸牙齒表面為原則。
不過自行補充氟化物前應先向牙醫師諮詢,共同考量地區內的飲水是否含氟、飲食攝入、做蛀牙風險評估,再決定使用的產品與劑量,以避免過量的使用,提高形成氟斑齒的風險。
Fluoride can safely and effectively reduce the risk of tooth decay.
You can purchase products such as:
fluoridated toothpaste, fluoride mouthwash, fluoride puffs, fluoride tablets etc. Alternatively you can visit a dental clinic and receive fluoride varnish by a dentist.
The principles of home use should include low concentration level, high frequency and more contact surface. Make sure to consult a dentist before taking fluoride supplements. Additional considerations should include if fluoride is added to local drinking water, dietary routines, and caries-risk assessment before choosing the types of products and dosage. Overdose on fluoride can lead to fluoride stain on teeth, also known as fluorosis.