Fluoride Dose Calculator
Enter a child's age and local water fluoride level to get the recommended daily fluoride supplement dose per ADA/AAP guidelines.
Child Information
Enter the child's age and the fluoride level in their primary drinking water.
Check with your water utility or test well water. Enter 0 if unknown or using unfluoridated bottled water.
Fill in the fields and click
Calculate Dose to see the recommendation.
Recommended Daily Supplement
- Child's age
- Water fluoride
- Age bracket
- Guideline
- ADA / AAP 2010
This result is for educational reference only. Consult a licensed dentist or pediatrician before starting fluoride supplementation.
ADA/AAP Supplementation Schedule Reference
| Age | Water < 0.3 ppm | Water 0.3–0.6 ppm | Water > 0.6 ppm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months – 3 years | 0.25 mg/day | None | None |
| 3–6 years | 0.50 mg/day | 0.25 mg/day | None |
| 6–16 years | 1.0 mg/day | 0.50 mg/day | None |
| Under 6 months | No supplement recommended | ||
Source: American Dental Association / American Academy of Pediatrics fluoride supplementation guidelines (2010).
Summary
Enter a child's age and local water fluoride level to get the recommended daily fluoride supplement dose per ADA/AAP guidelines.
How it works
- Enter the child's age in years and months.
- Enter the fluoride concentration of your local water supply (mg/L or ppm). This is available from your water utility.
- Click "Calculate Dose" to see the recommended daily supplement amount.
- The calculator applies the ADA/AAP supplementation schedule based on age brackets and water fluoride thresholds.
- Review the result and consult your dentist or pediatrician before starting supplementation.
Use cases
- Parents determining whether their child needs a fluoride supplement.
- Dentists and pediatricians providing quick dosage guidance.
- Families using well water with unknown or low fluoride content.
- Caregivers in areas where community water is not fluoridated.
- Households using filtered or bottled water that removes fluoride.
- Dental hygienists educating families on fluoride supplementation.