The Effectiveness of Fluoride

What does fluoride do exactly? The fluoride acts as a fortifier in erupted teeth by absorbing into the exterior area of the tooth enamel, in turn making the teeth much more decay-resistant. Pediatric dentists advise that children have fluoride professionally applied bi-annually in their dental check-ups.

Although everyone gets fluoride from the water we drink and the foods we eat, it isn’t enough to prevent tooth decay.

Your dentist may recommend the professional application of fluoride if these factors are seen:

• Deep holes and cracks on chewing areas of teeth
• Exposed and hypersensitive root areas
• Insufficient exposure to fluorides
• Poor dental health
• Frequent sugar and carb consumption
• Inadequate saliva supply due to medical conditions, treatments, or medicines
• History of tooth corrosion