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Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? Your Questions Answered 

Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? Your Questions Answered 
October 17, 2025
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On the latest episode of the Young & Healthy podcast, host Kate Setter is joined by Dr. Bobby Thikkurissy and Dr. Scott Schwartz to talk about fluoride. They break down everything parents need to know about fluoride for kids and its impact on children’s oral health.  

Dr. Thikkurissy and Dr. Schwartz explore: 

  • The basics of fluoride 
  • How it helps prevent cavities 
  • Concerns like whether kids can get too much 
  • Training toothpaste 
  • How to know if your water is fluoridated 

They also cover practical tips, including: 

  • How much toothpaste to use at different ages 
  • The ideal age for kids to start brushing their own teeth 
  • What to do if you suspect fluoride toxicity 

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or just curious about pediatric dental health, this episode gets down to the tooth truth and helps ease concerns with expert-backed guidance. 

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About the author: Young & Healthy Podcast

The Young & Healthy Podcast features thoughts and perspectives from Cincinnati Children’s experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Hosted and produced by members of the communications team, Symfhani Fair-Harris, Kayla McNeal, Bo McMillian and Kate Setter, this podcast brings you lively conversations on current health topics and issues affecting children today. Please note that this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

Pediatric dentist Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS, MS, MA

About the author: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS

Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS, MS, is a pediatric dentist who cares for infants, children, adolescents and patients with special health needs. He also works with the Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Deficiency to provide oral health to patients with cancer, Fanconi anemia, telomere disorders, epidermolysis bullosa and those undergoing bone marrow transplantation.

professional headshot of Scott B. Schwartz, DDS, MPH.

About the author: Scott Schwartz, DDS, MPH

Scott Schwartz, DDS, MPH is a pediatric dentist in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. His areas of interest include health disparities and resident evaluation.  He is also the director of the Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program at Cincinnati Children’s.

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