Category: Fluoride Treatment: What You Should Know

Like many other minerals, fluoride can be toxic if you consume it in high doses. However, if you brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, the amount of it is too small to present a risk. If your dentist prescribes additional fluoride treatments, it’s important to use them as directed. Children ages 8… Continue reading Side Effects 

Fluoride is essential for a healthy mouth and teeth. The benefits of fluoride include building strong teeth, protecting tooth enamel, and fighting tooth decay. Fluoride also reduces the amount of acid on your teeth caused by bacteria.

For healthy teeth, brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Most toothpaste has a range of 1,000–1,500 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride. Parents with children younger than 2 should consult with their healthcare provider, pediatrician, or dentist before starting a fluoride toothpaste. However, when your child cuts their first tooth, the American Academy of… Continue reading How Much Fluoride Is Needed?

The cost for a dental fluoride treatment varies based on the type, but they typically start at around $25.  If you have dental insurance, your policy may cover certain dental fluoride treatments. It’s important to discuss these treatments with your insurance provider before you get one at the dentist’s office. 

While there are over-the-counter (OTC) fluoride treatments for adults and children, your dentist may suggest an in-office fluoride treatment. These include: Fluoride mouth rinses are a concentrated solution that you swish in your mouth and around your teeth as directed, typically once a day or weekly.  Fluoride supplements are available as a tablet or lozenge and are… Continue reading Procedure

To keep your teeth healthy, it’s important to include fluoride in your daily oral hygiene routine. For many people, fluoride is added to their drinking water by their communities. In addition, people also use toothpaste that contains fluoride. Both of these methods are effective ways to apply fluoride to your teeth. However, your dentist may… Continue reading Dental Health With Fluoride 

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay (dental caries) by fighting acid-producing bacteria that turn into plaque. Found in many foods and water, fluoride also strengthens and protects tooth enamel to keep teeth strong and healthy. Several studies have shown community water fluoridation (adjusting the amount of fluoride in drinking water) helps prevent tooth… Continue reading Fluoride Treatment