Fluoride Treatment – Edmond, OK
Keeping Teeth Naturally Strong & Healthy
Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally sourced and found in a variety of places like many of the foods we already eat, oral hygiene products, and even local water supplies. If Dr. Crowley notices any symptoms that could indicate your teeth are lacking in this enamel-building mineral, he can apply a topical fluoride gel to your teeth to help strengthen your enamel and lower your risk of painful tooth sensitivity and cavities.
Why Choose Bluff Creek Dental for Fluoride Treatment?
- Takes Just Minutes to Apply
- Can Be Done at Your Regular Preventive Check-Up & Cleaning
- Naturally Strengthens & Protects Teeth
What Is Fluoride?
Fluoride was discovered in the early 20th century when children in a small town began showing up to dental appointments with incredibly strong and resilient teeth. Later, it was discovered their durable enamel was due to this incredible mineral naturally appearing in their water supply. It was then that their local dentist realized that fluoride had the ability to fight bacteria and decay, and by the end of the century, it had been added to local water supplies around the world to encourage the same results. It was eventually even included in oral hygiene products like toothpaste and mouthwash and can also be added as a topical treatment at the end of your dental cleaning to provide your smile with an extra layer of protection against cavities and sensitivity.
How Fluoride Treatment Works
Fluoride treatment is as easy as it is effective. After you or your child’s teeth have been expertly cleaned by one of our caring team members, they will carefully dry them and apply a thin coating of fluoride varnish. It will need to remain on the teeth for 30 minutes to give it a chance to dry and absorb into the pores in the enamel, so you should avoid eating or drinking until then. Thankfully, the varnish is pleasantly flavored, so you won’t have a bad taste in your mouth while you wait.
Benefits of Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatment is a safe and effective way to protect your teeth from the dangers of oral bacteria, thereby reducing your risk of cavities and decay. It is an ideal option for children who are still learning to properly brush and floss their teeth, or for adults who are prone to these types of problems despite taking good care of their smiles. In fact, studies have shown that children who receive fluoride treatment from their dentist are a staggering 43% less likely to develop cavities than those who don’t!