What is a Fluoride Treatment?
Fluoride treatment helps to prevent tooth decay in both children and adults. It is the delivery of fluoride to the teeth, topically or systemically, to protect them from dental cavities.
Fluoride treatment helps to prevent tooth decay in both children and adults. It is the delivery of fluoride to the teeth, topically or systemically, to protect them from dental cavities.
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<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> a <strong>Fluoride</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong>?<br />
<strong>Fluoride</strong> <strong>is</strong> a substance found in water as well as numerous types of foods. Even so, the majority of<br />
American children don’t consume enough fluoride for it to benefit their developing teeth. Th<strong>is</strong> leaves<br />
them at r<strong>is</strong>k of tooth decay quite early in life. Dr. Vanama of D<strong>is</strong>covery Dental adv<strong>is</strong>es parents that<br />
children should receive a fluoride treatment at each routine cleaning exam. Th<strong>is</strong> can start at any age,<br />
even before your baby’s first teeth have erupted. We typically provide fluoride treatments until at least<br />
age 16.<br />
Adults May Also Receive <strong>Fluoride</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong>s<br />
Dr. Vanama may recommend fluoride treatments for adults in certain situations. If she has suggested<br />
th<strong>is</strong> to you, it <strong>is</strong> likely due to one of these reasons:<br />
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Lifelong poor oral hygiene habits<br />
Exposed tooth roots<br />
A recently filled dental cavity<br />
The patient consumes foods with a lot of carbohydrates and sugar<br />
The teeth have deep f<strong>is</strong>sures or pits that make it challenging for the patient to keep them clean<br />
In less severe cases, you may be able to complete a fluoride treatment at home. Otherw<strong>is</strong>e, please<br />
schedule an appointment with Dr. Madhuri Vanama to complete it in our office as soon as possible.<br />
<strong>What</strong> to Expect During a <strong>Fluoride</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong><br />
Even when you understand why you or your child needs a fluoride treatment, you may not know exactly<br />
what it <strong>is</strong>. “<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> a fluoride treatment?” <strong>is</strong> a common question that patients ask of Dr. Vanama. Th<strong>is</strong><br />
process involves a dent<strong>is</strong>t painting a fluoride substance on the teeth in a dental office. Some of the athome<br />
methods include oral drops, varn<strong>is</strong>h, and foam or using toothpaste or mouthwash that comes<br />
with extra fluoride.<br />
Please let Dr. Vanama or her staff know if you have concerns about yours or your child’s oral health at<br />
any time. We want to help you avoid cavities and tooth decay just as much as you want to prevent<br />
them. Because fluoride makes your teeth stronger, it provides instant protection against these types of<br />
dental problems. Feel free to contact us today with additional questions or to schedule an appointment.<br />
http://d<strong>is</strong>coverydentalwa.com
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