Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in all water sources and forms a vital component of the tooth structure. Research has shown that fluoride treatment not only reduces cavities in children and adults, but it also helps repair the early stages of tooth decay, even before the decay is visible. Fluoride is the best cavity fighter for all patients — no matter the age.

When the fluoride is applied to your teeth, it is absorbed into the enamel. It helps to repair the enamel by replenishing the lost calcium and phosphorous that keep your teeth hard. This process is caused remineralization. When fluoride is present during remineralization, the minerals deposited into the tooth enamel help strengthen your teeth and prevent dissolution during the next demineralization phase. Thus, fluoride helps stop the decay process and prevent tooth decay.