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Safeguarding Your Smile with Fluoride
You brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly, and visit Modern Dental Smiles in Boynton Beach every six months, but did you know that rinsing with fluoride — a mineral that helps prevent cavities and tooth decay — also contributes to keeping your teeth healthy and strong?
Fluoride is highly effective at preventing cavities and tooth decay by coating your teeth and blocking plaque from building up and hardening on the tooth’s surface.
Fluoride Is Available in Two Forms: Systemic and Topical
- Systemic fluoride is ingested, typically through the public water supply. While teeth are developing beneath the gums, this fluoride strengthens the enamel, making it more durable and resistant to cavities.
- Fluoride can also be applied topically to prevent caries (cavities) on erupted teeth. It is delivered through toothpaste, mouth rinses, and professional fluoride treatments.
Obtaining a Professional Fluoride Treatment from Your Dentist
A professional fluoride treatment at Modern Dental Smiles in Boynton Beach only takes a few minutes. Following the application, patients are typically advised not to rinse, eat, or drink for at least 30 minutes so the teeth can fully absorb the fluoride.
Based on your oral health needs or your dentist's recommendation, fluoride treatments may be suggested every three, six, or 12 months. We might also recommend a take-home fluoride product, such as a mouth rinse, gel, or antibacterial rinse.
How to Select the Best Fluoride Treatment
When selecting an at-home fluoride product (like toothpaste or mouthwash), be sure to look for the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. Items bearing the ADA Seal have undergone rigorous evaluation by the ADA and are endorsed for their safety and efficacy.
Protect your teeth and maintain a radiant smile with fluoride treatments from Modern Dental Smiles in Boynton Beach!