Step Up Your Preventive Care with Quick and Effective Fluoride Treatments
Are you losing the battle against tooth decay? Sac Dentist offers fluoride treatment as a quick, painless, and effective way to strengthen your teeth against tooth decay. Fluoride strengthens enamel, slows down decay, and reverses early-stage cavities before they become bigger problems.
How does fluoride protect your teeth?
Your teeth go through a constant cycle of losing (demineralization) and gaining minerals throughout the day. Demineralization occurs when harmful acids strip away essential minerals like calcium and phosphate, making your teeth vulnerable to decay. If you lose more minerals than you gain, tiny weak spots form on the enamel, which develop into cavities over time.Â
Fluoride remineralizes weakened enamel by attracting calcium and phosphate back into the tooth. This makes the tooth more resistant to future bacterial and acid attacks. Fluoride also reverses early-stage decay.
How does fluoride treatment work?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in certain foods and water supplies. While you can also acquire fluoride from oral products, sometimes the levels aren’t adequate to provide the needed protective benefits. Professional fluoride treatments at the dentist’s office boost the fluoride levels to maintain a healthier, stronger smile.Â
Here’s what you can expect from this simple procedure.
- Teeth cleaning: The dentist professionally cleans your teeth to remove plaque and tartar deposits.Â
- Application: We’ll dry your teeth and carefully apply the fluoride gel or varnish on them with a small brush or swab. Fluoride dries quickly, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier smile within minutes.
- Post-treatment care: We recommend avoiding eating or drinking for about 30 minutes to allow your teeth to absorb the fluoride. Also, don’t brush or floss your teeth for four to six hours to prevent disrupting your newly applied fluoride.
What are the benefits of fluoride treatments?
Dr. Steven Phan recommends fluoride applications at least twice annually during routine dental check-ups. Fluoride applications offer several benefits, including:
- Cavity prevention: Fluoride applications are effective against tooth decay, provided you brush and floss your teeth consistently.Â
- Quick and painless: Fluoride treatment is completed within minutes, and the procedure doesn’t involve discomfort.Â
- Safe procedure: Fluoride application is safe when done by trained personnel. We apply acceptable fluoride levels to avoid side effects like enamel pitting or gastrointestinal issues.Â
- Ideal for patients of all ages: Fluoride treatments are popular with children because developing teeth are susceptible to decay. However, teens and adults with a history of decay can also benefit from them.
- Protects sensitive teeth: Fluoride slows down enamel erosion and seals dentine tubules, preventing sensitivity.
Are you interested in fluoride treatment?
Tooth decay can sneak up on anyone. The good news is that fluoride treatment offers a simple, painless, and highly effective way to protect your teeth. Step up your preventative care by incorporating fluoride treatments into your oral hygiene regimen.Â
Call (916) 999-7830 and inquire about fluoride treatments at Sac Dentist. Our office services patients from several locations, including Sacramento, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Arden-Arcade, Antelope, Roseville, and beyond.
