Some patients would rather not use fluoride. I don't use fluoride in my practice, and I respect that choice. What matters is that your teeth are still properly protected, so here's how we go about it.
Your choice, with honest information
Official UK guidance recommends fluoride toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay, and I'll always tell you that. If you've weighed it up and would rather avoid fluoride, I won't lecture you. Instead we'll make a plan that looks after your teeth in other ways.
Protecting your teeth without fluoride
-How often you eat sugar matters most. Decay is driven by how often teeth are exposed to sugars and acids. Fewer sugary moments in the day makes a real difference. Nutrition and your teeth.
-Clean well, every day. Thorough brushing and cleaning between your teeth remove the plaque that causes decay.
-Look after your saliva. Saliva is your mouth's natural defence. Staying hydrated and breathing through your nose both help.
-Regular checks. Catching early changes means smaller, simpler treatment.
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste
Hydroxyapatite is a mineral similar to the one teeth are made from, and some toothpastes use it instead of fluoride. Some clinical trials have compared it with fluoride toothpaste, and the results are encouraging, but the research is still developing. I'm happy to talk through what's known.
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