The benefits of fluoride
Fluoride is added to toothpaste and into the water in many parts of the world. The reason for this is that it has been scientifically proven and clinically observed to:
If you want to protect the teeth further from developing tooth decay, then ask your dentist for FISSURE SEALANTS. This is a special varnish that is applied to the teeth into the deep pits and fissures, where the food tends to get packed when eating. They can reduce the risk of decay by up to 80%.
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What forms of fluoride can the dentist apply to my teeth?
When a dentist notices you are at risk of developing decay or have had a significant amount of decay in the past, then they will advise you to have additional fluoride treatment.
The types of advice and treatments they can do for you are as follows:
For patients at risk of developing cavities, we can make special fluoride trays. These trays hold a high-concentration fluoride toothpaste and are placed in the mouth to help reduce the risk of cavities.