title: Dietary fluoride supplementation for the prevention of caries.
abstract: Fluoride supplements are effective in preventing dental caries if conscientiously taken on a daily basis from birth until at least 12 to 14 years of age. The optimal dose depends on the child's age and the existing fluoride concentration in the water supply. A dosage schedule is recommended that decreases the dose of fluoride in infancy and that is inversely related to the concentration of fluoride in the drinking water.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D005459:Fluorides