(215) 677-2401Fluoride Treatment – Philadelphia, PA
Strengthening Smiles with the
Power of Fluoride
Fluoride treatment can help protect teeth at any age, whether you’ve already got a full set of permanent teeth, or your child has only just begun getting their baby teeth. This miracle mineral can help prevent cavities and strengthen your smile naturally!
Why Choose Dentex Dental of Philadelphia for Fluoride Treatment?
- Ideal for patients of all ages.
- Strengthens teeth and significantly lowers the risk of cavities.
- Treatment takes just minutes.
What Is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found within the earth, including in water, rocks, soil and even some foods. It also has many important benefits for your teeth, including reducing tooth decay in both currently formed and teeth that are still developing in children’s mouths. When teeth begin to break down due to acid demineralization, it can help strengthen them and protect them from enamel loss.
How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?
Fluoride treatment is administered via a varnish that is painted on the teeth. It helps to prevent new cavities from forming, and even to stop cavities that may have already begun forming.
Because it’s so sticky, it attaches to the teeth easily, making the tooth enamel harder and thereby reducing the risk of cavities.
Furthermore, the American Dental Association and Center for Disease Control and Prevention also recommend adding fluoride to drinking water to help protect oral health in communities around the country.
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment Most?
In addition to young children and teens, patients who have had considerable dental work may also benefit from fluoride treatment, as it protects the margins of the dental work where decay can develop again. It is also recommended for patients who experience the following:
- Dry mouth
- Gum disease
- Frequent cavities
- Crown, bridges, or braces