Fluoride: A Strong Defense for Healthy Teeth
At Great Grins for KIDS, we prioritize preventive care to build a strong foundation for your child’s oral health, ensuring a lifetime of healthy smiles. One key preventive treatment we offer is professional fluoride application. Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral found in water and foods, strengthens tooth enamel by aiding the remineralization process, making it more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria. This treatment not only helps prevent tooth decay but can even reverse minor damage, offering essential protection for both primary and permanent teeth.
Fluoride treatments are quick and effective, coming in forms like varnish, gel, foam, or rinse, with applications tailored to your child’s needs. During treatment, fluoride is applied directly to the teeth, and to maximize its benefits, eating or drinking is restricted for 30 minutes afterward. Depending on your child’s risk for cavities, we typically recommend fluoride treatments every six months to a year, with additional options like fluoridated rinses or supplements for higher-risk cases. Fluoride is a simple yet powerful tool in safeguarding your child’s smile against decay.
