{"id":152,"date":"2015-07-06T13:58:25","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T13:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.viennapleasantdental.com\/?page_id=152"},"modified":"2015-07-06T13:58:25","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T13:58:25","slug":"fluoride-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedentalva.com\/procedures\/cleanings-prevention\/fluoride-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluoride Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"StylizedImage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/styles.prosites.com\/litesite\/2018\/GenedImages\/Stylized\/s_Cleanings%20-%20Prevention-489155496.jpg\" id=\"ctl00_ImageFlareStylized1_ImageFlareStylized1\">\n        <\/div>\n<p>    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/&lt;![CDATA[\nSys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$sm', 'aspnetForm', [], [], [], 90, 'ctl00');\n\/\/]]&gt;\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Item_Name\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PageServiceLineItemName\">\n<div style=\"float:left\"><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Pagename\">Fluoride Treatment<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Group_Items\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>Fluoride is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay.&nbsp; It is a mineral that is naturally present in varying amounts in almost all foods and water supplies. &nbsp;The benefits of fluoride have been well known for over 50 years and are supported by many health and professional organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>Fluoride works in two ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b><i><span>Topical fluoride<\/span><\/i><\/b><span> strengthens the teeth once they have erupted by seeping into the outer surface of the tooth enamel, making the teeth more resistant to decay.&nbsp; We gain topical fluoride by using fluoride containing dental products such as toothpaste, mouth rinses, and gels.&nbsp; Dentists and dental hygienists generally recommend that children have a professional application of fluoride <em>twice a year<\/em> during dental check-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b><i><span>Systemic fluoride<\/span><\/i><\/b><span> strengthens the teeth that have erupted <i>as well as those that are developing under the gums<\/i>.&nbsp; We gain systemic fluoride from most foods and our community water supplies. &nbsp;It is also available as a supplement in drop or gel form and can be prescribed by your dentist or physician.&nbsp; Generally, fluoride drops are recommended for infants, and tablets are best suited for children up through the teen years.&nbsp; It is very important to monitor the amounts of fluoride a child ingests.&nbsp; If too much fluoride is consumed while the teeth are developing, a condition called fluorosis (white spots on the teeth) may result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>Although most people receive fluoride from food and water, sometimes it is not enough to help prevent decay.&nbsp; Your dentist or dental hygienist may recommend the use of home and\/or professional fluoride treatments for the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Deep pits and fissures on the chewing surfaces of teeth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Exposed and sensitive root surfaces.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Fair to poor oral hygiene habits.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Frequent sugar and carbohydrate intake.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Inadequate exposure to fluorides.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Inadequate saliva flow due to&nbsp;medical conditions,&nbsp;medical treatments or medications.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Recent history of dental decay.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><i><span><strong>Remember, fluoride alone will not prevent tooth decay!<\/strong>&nbsp; <\/span><\/i><span>It is important to brush at least twice a day, floss regularly, eat balanced meals, reduce sugary snacks, and visit your dentist on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n        <input type=\"button\" onclick=\"document.location.href='\/procedures\/cleanings-prevention\/'\" value=\"&lt;&lt;\" class=\"Button\" onmouseout=\"this.className='Button'\" onmouseover=\"this.className='ButtonHover'\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_btnBack\" name=\"ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$btnBack\"><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fluoride Treatment Fluoride is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay.&nbsp; It is a mineral that is naturally present in varying amounts in almost all foods and water supplies. &nbsp;The benefits of fluoride have been well known for over 50 years and are supported by many health and professional organizations. 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