Oral hygiene has been something hat not most of us have paid attention to. We talk about various aspects of health but often forget to discuss the necessity of some habits like regular brushing and flossing.

Maintaining oral health is not a big task. It just requires you to follow some simple steps.

Well, apart from the routine, there is another aspect which governs your oral health.

You must have often heard about your toothpaste containing fluoride. You often hear of the ill effects of fluoride on the teeth and gums. It is said that too much of fluoride can cause a situation called metal teeth. However, not many of you may know, how important fluoride is to our teeth.

Fluorides are known to prevent cavities and therefore maintain our oral health. It was also informed that people who suffer from fluoride deficiency, tend to develop severe cases of cavity.

We obtain fluoride from the water of rivers and lakes, therefore people who drink mineral water, tend to miss out on the major needs of the body.

So, if you are thinking to change your toothpaste and opt for one that does not contain fluoride, you must give it a second thought.

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