For years, scientists have known about the benefits of fluoride for protecting teeth. Adding fluoride to water helps reduce tooth decay, and as such
many American cities and town fluoridate their water supplies in an effort to improve
the oral health of their citizens. Dental fluoride
treatment is a supplemental way to reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum diseases,
and is as simple as a trip to the dentist's
office.
Fluoride is nature's Fluoride cavity fighter. It makes teeth inherently stronger,
and even small amounts of fluoride
have been found to increase the relative strength of teeth in clinical tests. Also,
since tooth enamel does not
regenerate, fluoride is beneficial
because it actually repairs and re-mineralizes damage to the surface of teeth caused
by acids and bacteria. Armed with this knowledge, dentists prepare special mouthpieces
filled with fluoride gel to repair
and protect their patient's delicate teeth.
A fluoride treatment is a simple and
relatively effective way to defend against the horrors of tooth decay. A twice yearly application of fluoride gel, combined with regular brushing and teeth cleaning,
can make your teeth white, bright, and healthy. Check with your dentist today to
find out how you can best prevent dental problems from surfacing tomorrow.
Topical fluoride comes in a number
of different forms. Gels and foams are placed in fluoride trays and applied at the
dental office after your child's teeth have been thoroughly cleaned. Fluoride varnish is one of the newer forms of topical fluoride
applied at the dentist office. It has been documented to be safe and effective to
fight dental decay through a long history of use in Europe.
The advantages of varnish are:
- Easily and quickly applied to the teeth
- Decreases the potential amount of fluoride digested
- Continues to "soak" fluoride into the enamel for approximately 24 hours after the
original application
This method is especially useful in young patients and those with special needs
that may not tolerate fluoride trays comfortably.
Children who benefit the most from fluoride are those at highest risk for dental
decay. Risk factors include a history of decay, high sucrose carbohydrate diet,
orthodontic appliances and certain medical conditions such as dry mouth.
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