Flouride

Fluoride is a highly effective part of your tooth decay prevention program, no matter what your age. When children are young and their teeth are forming, fluoride joins with the enamel surface and makes it harder and more resistant to decay. For adults, fluoride can repair an early cavityeven before it's become visible in the mouthby rebuilding the enamel layer of the teeth. And in older adults, fluoride can help solve the problem of root decay or root sensitivity.

Nature's cavity fighter

 

Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in many sources of water. Some cities add additional fluoride to their water supply to help fight tooth decay.

We recommend that you brush daily with a toothpaste that contains fluoride. In addition, we may recommend fluoride drops or tablets, gels or rinses, or a prescription toothpaste with higher fluoride levels, depending on your circumstances. We can also provide you with a fluoride treatment, in the form of a gel or rinse, immediately after we clean your teeth.

 

When combined with good oral hygiene habits, including daily flossing and brushing, fluoride can go a long way to ensuring that you keep your natural teeth for a lifetime.

Hardening the outer enamel layer to protect against decay

 

Helping to relieve root sensitivity

 

Rebuilding the enamel layer once a cavity has begun