At the start of the 21^st century, something happened – the bottled water craze took off. Suddenly, it wasn’t recommended that you drink from faucets. As a result, the sales of bottled water sky rocketed, and tap water was relegated to the role of being the catalyst for bathing and maybe boiling food. That means that the children who were still going through their developmental phases of life would miss out on drinking fluoridated water. Learn from your dentist in Zionsville how fluoride aids in preventive care and what the consequences of eliminating it are.

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A couple with the flu

Oh no! Despite your best efforts to avoid it this year, you’ve caught a terrible cold (or worse – the flu) and now you’ve spent several miserable days in bed trying to nurse yourself back to health. Between blowing your nose every five minutes and going through what seems like hundreds of cough drops, the last thing you’re thinking about is your teeth and gums. But you may be surprised to know that having a clean mouth can make you feel better and also help you avoid inadvertently causing cavities you didn’t have before. If you’d like to know about some simple things you could do to maintain a healthy mouth the next time you’re ill, a dentist in Zionsville talks about some great tips and tricks.

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