Fluoride Treatment – Chesterfield, MO
Ensuring Strong, Cavity-Free Smiles for Life
Cavities are one of the most common oral health problems in the entire world – but they can be easily prevented with the right steps! While oral hygiene at home is a sure way of protecting your smile, fluoride treatments following a routine checkup at our Chesterfield office also play a key role in preventing dental decay. To learn more about this all-important preventive service, or to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one, feel free to contact us today.
Why Choose Yenzer Family Dental of Chesterfield for Fluoride Treatment?
- Compassionate Team That Puts Patients First
- Insurance-Friendly and Financing Options
- Children and Adult Patients Welcome
What Is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s often found in local water supplies, as well as most oral hygiene products. It has a very unique property that greatly benefits your tooth enamel, which is the outermost layer of your teeth. It can assist with remineralizing it. This hard, outer layer doesn’t just give them their resplendent color, though; it also acts as a shield to protect them from dental decay. In fact, your enamel is technically the hardest substance in your body. That said, it cannot regenerate on its own when it becomes damaged, and fluoride is one of the best ways to protect its integrity, which in turn protects your dental health.
How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?
Our fluoride treatments are quick, comfortable, and an incredibly important part of keeping you and your family’s smiles strong and cavity-free. When applied during a routine visit, the concentrated solution will be quickly absorbed into the enamel layer of the teeth. The actual application process involves a special mouthguard applied with the gel or varnish that is worn on the teeth for a short amount of time. Typically, you’ll also need to wait a little while before eating or drinking anything, to allow the fluoride to be absorbed.
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment the Most?
Here at our practice, we typically recommend fluoride treatments for children to protect their teeth as they begin developing healthy oral hygiene habits of their own. However, that doesn’t mean that this incredible preventive service isn’t beneficial for adults as well. Furthermore, patients who have certain conditions or teeth that are at higher risk of experiencing dental decay can greatly benefit from fluoride, as well as those who have conditions like gum disease, dry mouth, or a history of frequent cavities. To learn if you or a loved one would be a good candidate for fluoride treatment, don’t hesitate to contact our team to learn more or ask about it during your next checkup!