In past newsletters and HoCoMo Freddie’s (www.hocomo.com) articles, we have repeatedly extolled the virtues of preventive measures in dentistry. One of our greatest concerns in Howard and Carroll Counties regarding our children’s dental health is the lack of natural fluoride in our well water supplies. Our children should receive fluoride supplements, by drop or tablet, from 6 months to age 13. This helps to make teeth stronger and more resistant to decay. The recommended dosage changes at ages 2, 3, and 6. Ask us whether fluoride supplementation is appropriate for your children and what dosage is correct.