Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a
natural mineral that builds strong teeth and prevents cavities. It’s been an
essential oral health treatment for decades. Fluoride supports healthy tooth
enamel and fights the bacteria that harm teeth and gums. Tooth enamel is the
outer protective layer of each tooth.
Fluoride is especially helpful if you’re at high
risk of developing dental caries, or cavities. Cavities occur when
bacteria build up on teeth and gums and form a sticky layer of plaque. Plaque
produces an acid that erodes teeth and gum tissue. If the plaque breaks down
the enamel layer, bacteria can infect and harm the nerves and blood at the core
of the tooth. In children, with mixed dentition the risk of caries is high and
thus it is recommended to get fluoride treatment done at regular intervals.
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Helps developing enamel become strong, resistant to decay.
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Help remineralise early defects in enamel.
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Retards growth of bacteria.
Dentists provide professional
fluoride treatments in the form of a highly concentrated rinse, foam, gel, or
varnish. The treatment may be applied with a swab, brush, tray, or mouthwash.
These treatments have much more
fluoride than what is in your water or toothpaste. They only take a few minutes
to apply. You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after the
treatment so the fluoride can fully absorb.
Generally, fluoride gels are
used in a disposable tray. The gels come in flavours like strawberry, banana to
make it more bearable for children. The loaded trays are held inside the mouth
covering all the teeth for four minutes, and after which the trays are removed
and excess gel removed, Patient is asked not to eat, drink or rinse for 30
minutes to increase the efficacy of the fluoride.
At Dr.Krinita Motwani’s
Multispecialty dental clinic we’re
equipped with best resources to provide the best and most suitable
treatment for patients. Book your appointment now, call us at 9820280343 or
visit us at www.drkrinitamotwani.com
Dr. Krinita Motwani
Email: drkrinitamotwani@gmail.com
Contact: 9820280343
Website:
www.drkrinitamotwani.com
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