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Nebraska Dental Health Division Fluoride Frequent Exposure to small amounts of fluoride each day will best reduce the risk for dental disease (cavities).  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends drinking optimally fluoridated water and brushing our teeth at least twice daily with fluoride toothpaste as the best means of keeping our teeth healthy. Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States. MMWR, August 17, 2001;50 (RR-14):1–42. Educational Activities for Kids Fluoride Fact Sheets "Brush Up on Healthy Teeth"    English / Español Contact: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Dental Health Division (402) 471-0166 Documents in PDF format require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from Adobe Systems, Inc. Dental Health Index

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