Flouride Treatment in Bingham Farms, MI
If you, or a family member, are at a moderate-to-high risk of developing cavities, a professional fluoride treatment can help.
According to the NHS, fluoride strengthens tooth enamel, making your teeth more resistant to decay. It does this by increasing the enamel's resistance to the actions of acids along with the buildup of healthy minerals. While fluoride is aimed toward prevention, fluoride can halt tooth decay that has already begun.
What Flouride Treatment Looks Like
Professional fluoride treatments generally take just a few minutes. The fluoride preparation used in the dental office is a much stronger concentration than that in toothpastes or fluoride mouth rinses that may be available in a store or at a pharmacy.
The fluoride may be in the form of a solution, gel, foam or varnish. Typically, it is applied with a cotton swab or brush, or it is used as a rinse or placed in a tray that is held in the mouth for several minutes.
Special Instructions
After the treatment, you may be asked not to rinse, eat or drink for at least 30 minutes to allow the teeth to absorb the fluoride and help repair microscopic carious areas.