Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. It supports healthy tooth enamel, fights harmful bacteria on teeth and gums, restores lost minerals from enamel, and prevents teh buildup of harmful bacteria in the mouth.
Fluoride applications are one of the most fundamental oral health treatments,practiced for many years around the world and also in Dental Group Hospitadent clinics.When the risk of developing cavities is high, the submission of fluoride is especially beneficial.
How is the application of fluoride carried out?
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Fluoride applications can be made in two ways: as topical applications directly to the teeth without being swallowed,or as systemic applications through water or dietary supplements. However, studies show that topical applications are much more effective.
Substances applied to teeth during fluoride treatments contain a much higher concentration of fluoride than that found in toothpaste. dentists apply professional treatments in the form of high-concentration rinses, foams, gels or varnishes. The treatment can be carried out by applying the product to the teeth using a brush or by rinsing the mouth. The application is simple and completes in minutes. In order for the fluoride to be fully absorbed by the teeth, it is generally recommended to avoid eating or drinking for about 30 minutes after treatment.
What is fluoride varnish?
Fluoride varnish is a dental treatment that helps prevent, slow down or stop cavities from getting worse. The application of varnish is carried out using fluorine, a mineral capable of strengthening dental enamel. Although fluoride varnish is a preventive method, it does not prevent cavities 100%. Brushing with an appropriate amount of toothpaste, regular flossing, regular dental care, and a balanced diet also help prevent cavities.
What are the benefits of applying fluoride?
Fluoride works by helping to restore tooth surfaces in areas where enamel has been eroded by bacteria. It can also inhibit the growth of harmful oral bacteria. Through fluoride applications, even though decay cannot be entirely eliminated, a stronger outer surface is created on the teeth, preventing the progression of decay to the deeper layers of the tooth.
At what age is fluoride applied to children?
If your child is under 3 years old, a professional application of fluoride is not carried out and it is recommended to limit yourself to brushing your teeth under close supervision. The amount of toothpaste used should not exceed half the length of the brush bristles or the size of a grain of rice.From the age of 3, local applications of fluoride can be made during regular check-ups to support dental health and prevent cavities.
Is the application of fluoride risky?
Fluoride applications provide meaningful benefits for the dental health of both children and adults. Major studies have shown that children and adolescents who received fluoride treatment for a year had a 43% reduced risk of cavities.
When carried out by healthcare professionals, the application of fluoride is completely safe for human health. The State of Fluoride Report published in 2016 by the Turkish Dental Association demonstrated that fluoride applications carried out by dentists are not carried out in doses harmful to health and are completely safe.
How long does fluoride application last?
the application of fluoride is a treatment that is carried out in a single session. However, the exact duration is persistent after the examination carried out by the pediatric dentist.
Is the application of fluoride varnish safe?
The application of fluoride varnish is safe. only a small amount of fluoride is used and the product is not swallowed during application. The varnish is applied quickly and hardens on the tooth in a short time. Brushing can be resumed between 4 and 12 hours after application. Some fluoride varnishes may cause a temporary change in tooth color, but teeth return to their natural color promptly after brushing.
Fluoride varnish applications performed at Hospitadent clinics,equipped
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