Dr. Greg Moritz offers fluoride treatments to strengthen your teeth and reduce the risk of cavities and decay. This quick and comfortable preventive treatment can be performed during your regular exams or cleanings.
What Is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in many foods and local water supplies. While you receive some fluoride from your diet and fluoridated toothpaste, additional care may be necessary to further protect your teeth. If needed, our dentist can provide a professional fluoride treatment to enhance your tooth’s protection against cavities.
Throughout the day, the foods and drinks you consume introduce bacteria, sugars, and acids that attack and demineralize tooth enamel, which can eventually lead to cavities. Fluoride helps remineralize your enamel, making it more resistant to decay. It is particularly important for children, as it strengthens their developing teeth, ensuring they remain healthy throughout adulthood.
Fluoride treatments can be administered in just a few minutes during your regular dental visits. During your exam, our dentist will evaluate your mouth to determine if your teeth are at an elevated risk for decay and will recommend fluoride treatments as necessary. This preventive treatment is suitable for both children and adults and may be available as a gel, varnish, or foam.
To schedule an appointment and discover the benefits of fluoride treatment, please contact our office today.