Does my child need supplemental fluoride? - Wilmington, DE Dentist

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally is all water sources including the ocean, in lakes, and in some underground wells.  Parents and caregivers should consult with their dentist on the most appropriate water to use in their area to reconstitute infant formula.  Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most complete form of nutrition for infants.

Dietary fluoride supplements are available only by prescription and are intended for children only in areas that do not have an optimal amount of fluoride in their drinking water.