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John
A. Pfeiffer, M.D.
Family Practice
Matthew L. Smith,
M.D.
Pediatrics
660 Celebration Ave.
Suite 180
Celebration, FL 34747-4926
Appointments
407-566-1600
Fax
407-566-1604
Email
dr.pfeiffer
dr.smith
teresa
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Recommendations on Fluoride Supplementation*
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Supplementation
based on fluoride concentration of water supply
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Age
of the child
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<0.3
ppm
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0.3
to 0.6 ppm
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>0.6
ppm
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| Birth
to six months |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Six
months to three years |
0.25 mg |
0 |
0 |
| Three
to six years |
0.5 mg |
0.25 mg |
0 |
| Six to
at least 16 years |
1 mg |
0.5 mg |
0 |
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ppm = parts per million.
*--Fluoride supplementation should be considered for any child whose
drinking water is deficient in fluoride (i.e., water that contains less
than 0.6 ppm of fluoride). Thus, before fluoride supplementation is
prescribed, it is essential to know the fluoride concentration of the
child's drinking water. Once the fluoride level has been determined, by
contacting public health officials or by water analysis (as well as
evaluation of other sources of fluoride and/or its removal through use
of in-house filtration systems), a daily dosage schedule can be
recommended.
Adapted with permission from Oral health policies. American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry. Pediatr Dent 1999;21:18-37. |
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