How do fluorides
help preventing dental caries ?
What are fluorides
?
Fluoride is a naturally existing material found in
earth’s crust. Traces of fluorides are also found in water and certain foods.
Fluoride is intentionally added in drinking water and tooth pastes to provide protection
against dental decays
How does it work?
·
Hardens the enamel layer of baby and adult teeth
before and after eruption
·
Saliva contains acid which combined with sugar,
demineralises and dissolves the calcium and phosphorus in tooth. Dental
fluorides helps in remineralisation of calcium and phosphorous and thus helps
in strengthening the teeth
How is dental
fluoride application done ?
Dental fluoride is topically applied onto the surface of
teeth in gel, foam or varnish forms. Fluoride content here is much higher to
that found in water and tooth pastes. Fluoride application effectively
decreases the incidence of dental cavities in children to up to 95%. The
treatment is completely painless and very easy. Some dental fluorides are also
incorporated with artificial added flavours for children. Fluoride application is recommended for
children aged 6 months to 16 years.
Too much of fluoride can cause fluorosis. Flurosis simply
means staining of teeth, so its always recommended to talk to your pediatric
dentist regarding fluoride intake and application for your children.
Why Teeth CareCentre ?
Patient comfort and satisfaction is our primary goal here
at teeth care centre. We give the same importance to our adult patients as well
as our little visitors. Our clinic is extremely child friendly. Our certified
team of doctors include pediatric dentists also, who will render the best care
to your child and their pearly whites
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