In baby's bottle:
In baby's bottle:
If you're using powdered infant formula to feed your baby, the American Dental Association has new guidelines on the type of water you should use to mix it up.
The ADA now recommends using low-fluoride or fluoride-free water for children younger than 1 year to reduce the risk of fluorosis, a condition that causes streaks on tooth enamel. Fluorosis occurs while the teeth are developing under the gums.
While fluoride can help prevent tooth decay, infants need less fluoride due to their size.
Water labeled as purified, distilled, deionized, demineralized or produced through reverse osmosis is low in fluoride. Some home filtration systems might also remove fluoride.
For more information, visit
www.ada.org/public/topics/fluoride/infantsformula_faq.asp.
If you're using powdered infant formula to feed your baby, the American Dental Association has new guidelines on the type of water you should use to mix it up.
The ADA now recommends using low-fluoride or fluoride-free water for children younger than 1 year to reduce the risk of fluorosis, a condition that causes streaks on tooth enamel. Fluorosis occurs while the teeth are developing under the gums.
While fluoride can help prevent tooth decay, infants need less fluoride due to their size.
Water labeled as purified, distilled, deionized, demineralized or produced through reverse osmosis is low in fluoride. Some home filtration systems might also remove fluoride.
For more information, visit
www.ada.org/public/topics/fluoride/infantsformula_faq.asp.
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