What is Fluoride?
Category: Prescription Drugs
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Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay. It is absorbed by teeth and helps to strengthen teeth and block action of bacteria that cause cavities. Fluoride usually is prescribed for children and adults whose homes have water that does not already have fluoride added.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 8 | 2 | |
| Sjogren's syndrome | 5 | 3 | |
| Sensitivity of teeth | 4 | 3 | |
| Gum recession | 2 | 1 | |
| Toothache | 2 | 1 | |
| Yellow teeth | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Fluoride
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity of teeth | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Fluoride
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 |
Duration
Stopped taking Fluoride
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
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