Fluoride Treatment: Shielding Teeth for Lifelong Oral Health
Maintaining a healthy smile is vital for our oral and overall well-being, and fluoride can help achieve this milestone. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in small amounts in water, soil, certain foods, and dental products like oral rinses and toothpaste. Fluoride strengthens the enamel, making it resistant to decay.
Kelli Brady, DDS offers fluoride treatments in New York, NY and Norwood, New Jersey, to protect your teeth from decay. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Kelli Brady to enjoy the protective powers of fluoride.
How does fluoride work?
Fluoride protects your teeth in several ways:
- Strengthening the enamel: Fluoride encourages the buildup of healthy minerals on the enamel, making your teeth stronger and resistant to decay. Additionally, fluoride prevents the loss of minerals from the enamel, a process known as demineralization.
- Remineralization: Fluoride attracts minerals like calcium and phosphate to the tooth surface, helping repair areas where acid has weakened the enamel.
Fluoride can reverse the early stages of tooth decay before it becomes serious. If you’ve been considering fluoride treatments, now is the perfect time to act. Protect your teeth today with fluoride and prevent decay before it starts.
What to expect from fluoride treatment?
Fluoride treatment is a straightforward procedure. The procedure doesn’t involve drilling or anesthesia and is fast, requiring only a minute to complete.
After drying your teeth, the dentist uses a small brush to paint fluoride varnish on the top and sides of your teeth. Fluoride is sticky but hardens once it comes into contact with saliva. You’ll feel the hardened fluoride with your tongue but can’t lick it off.
You’ll experience no discomfort after treatment. However, you should refrain from drinking or eating for 1-2 hours to allow the fluoride varnish to settle in. Similarly, don’t brush or floss your teeth until after 4-6 hours.
Is fluoride treatment right for me?
Fluoride treatments are suitable for patients of all ages, including adults. Fluoride can help prevent tooth decay and even reverse the early stage of decay. If you’d like to protect your teeth with fluoride treatment, call (201) 806-6866 (Norwood) or (646) 692-0227 (New York) to schedule an appointment with Kelli Brady, DDS.Is fluoride treatment right for me?
