Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients or parents may wish to ask their dentist the following fluoride-related questions:

1. Am I receiving an appropriate amount of fluoride?
   
   
2. How can I tell how much fluoride I consume daily?
   
   
3. Should my child receive fluoride supplements?
   
   
4. If my child receives supplements, will certain foods or beverages (e.g., products with calcium) interfere with the absorption of fluoride in the body?
   
   
5. At what age should my child stop taking fluoride supplements? Why?
   
   
6. At what age should my child begin using dental care products that contain fluoride, such as fluoride toothpaste or mouth rinse?
   
   
7. What should I do if my child swallows fluoride toothpaste or mouth rinse?
   
   
8. Should my child or I receive fluoride treatments? If so, how often?
   
   
9. What are the chances my child will develop dental fluorosis? How can I prevent this?
   
   
10. We recently moved to a new city serviced by a different water utility. Will the level of fluoride in my child’s supplements need to be adjusted?