Facts About Fluoride
- Fluoride naturally occurs in all types of water supplies at varying levels.
- It’s found in sea water, fresh water, plants, soil, rocks, many foods, and air.
- Studies continually prove the benefits of fluoride on teeth.
- The mineral is renowned by dental associations worldwide for its benefit to teeth.
- It minimizes and prevents the formation of cavities.
- All but 1% of the body’s fluoride is found in the teeth and bones.
- It can be consumed in supplement form, though you should only do so with your dentist or doctor’s recommendation.
- For dentistry patients, fluoride can:
- remineralize teeth to rebuild lost tooth enamel
- reduce and slow mineral loss in teeth
- reverse early decay.
- Fluoride can be applied via a concentrated gel, mouth rinse, varnish, or foam.
- Fluoride treatments are applied by brush, a fitted tooth tray, mouthwash, or with a swab.
- Following a fluoride treatment, waiting for 30 minutes is recommended in order to allow it to fully absorb.
- Most insurance providers cover fluoride treatments for children.
How does your smile benefit from fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride treatments?
The sugary and starchy foods and drinks we consume encourage the growth of bacteria on our teeth. This bacteria creates an acid that strips away tooth enamel, phosphate, and calcium, which can leave them vulnerable to damage and decay. Drinking a healthy amount of water helps wash some of the bacteria away, and fluoridated toothpaste and professional fluoride treatments help build and maintain enamel strength while calcium and phosphate will help teeth strong.
Wondering if you might benefit from in-office fluoride treatments? Call 2th Dental @ St. Clair Bathurst, your dentist in Toronto, and we’d be happy to discuss your candidacy!