Fluoride Dental Treatment
in Katy, TX
Fluoride is often called nature’s cavity fighter and for good reason. Fluoride, a naturally-occurring mineral, helps prevent cavities in children and adults by making the outer surface of your teeth (enamel) more resistant to the acid attacks that cause tooth decay.
How Does Fluoride Protect Teeth?
Fluoride benefits both children and adults. Here’s how
Before teeth break through the gums, the fluoride taken in from foods, beverages and dietary supplements makes tooth enamel (the hard surface of the tooth) stronger, making it easier to resist tooth decay. This provides what is called a “systemic” benefit.
After teeth erupt, fluoride helps rebuild weakened tooth enamel and reverses early signs of tooth decay. When you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste or use other fluoride dental treatment by your dentist, the fluoride is applied to the surface of your teeth. This provides what is called a “topical” benefit.
At Woodcreek Family Dentistry, we always encourage our High Caries risk patients to look into professional fluoride treatment. Also, we keep our fees for preventive services lower than the area average so people can afford them.
Professional Fluoride treatment involves placing Fluoride varnish on your teeth, making custom fluoride trays, prescribing stronger fluoride toothpaste, or a combination of all of them.
