Diet Tip: Rinse With Fluoride to Avoid Snacking


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Diet Tip: Rinse With Fluoride to Avoid Snacking

We all love to snack, but sometimes noshing on food in between meals adds up to tons of unnecessary calories. So I've discovered this little tip that not only prevents me from raiding the fridge, but it also helps hinder cavities. I brush my teeth and then rinse with fluoride. After rinsing, you can't eat or drink for 30 minutes, so it'll help curb your desire to snack. Plus clinical studies show Read more

Are You Getting Enough Fluoride?


Updated 02/24/08 11:29 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Are You Getting Enough Fluoride?

I went to the dentist the other day for a cleaning, and she asked me if I use mouthwash that contains fluoride. I shook my head and said, "My toothpaste has fluoride in it, isn't that enough?" She didn't think so and clinical studies show that by using both a fluoride mouthwash and a fluoride toothpaste, it can provide extra protection against tooth decay more than if you use fluoride toothpaste Read more