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Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a natural mineral that is typically found in many types of food and local water supplies. Fluoride is scientifically proven to help combat cavity growth and tooth decay by strengthening the tooth enamel. Many types of toothpaste contain small amounts of fluoride that are helpful to your teeth with daily use. When normal exposure to fluoride does not prevent cavity growth or tooth decay, our Torrance dentist can administer a fluoride treatment that has a stronger concentration of fluoride during a routine checkup. This professional treatment is safe and very effective for improving the quality of your teeth.Common Reasons for Fluoride Treatment:
• Sensitive Tooth Root or Exposed Root Surface
• Irregular Flow of Saliva or Dry Mouth
• Infrequent Oral Hygiene
• Deep Fissures or Pits on Teeth Surface
• History of Tooth Decay
• No Daily Fluoride Exposure
• Frequent Carbohydrate and Sugar Consumption
• Existing Dental Restorations
How Fluoride Works
Fluoride therapy treatments are used to help restore the lost minerals in your natural teeth due to plaque and bacteria. When harmful particles are not removed from your teeth, the valuable minerals are lost in a process called demineralization. Fluoride strengthens your teeth in a process called re-mineralization. Fluoride treatments are combined with good oral hygiene, a balanced diet and regular dental checkups to help strengthen teeth, avoid cavities and tooth decay.Topical fluoride is gained when your teeth are exposed to toothpaste or mouthwash that contains fluoride. The fluoride penetrates the tooth enamel and helps protect against cavity growth and tooth decay caused by bacteria and plaque. Our Torrance cosmetic dentist can administer fluoride treatments in-office or by recommending home fluoride treatments that can include gels, varnish or foams.
Systemic fluoride is received from many types of foods and in most water supplies. Children can be prescribed special fluoride drops or a gel that is applied directly to the teeth. Close monitoring of this fluoride application is necessary to avoid a condition known as fluorosis that causes white spotting on the teeth exterior.