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Fluoride Treatment

Getting Fluoride Treatment in Toronto

Our mission is to assist in you and your family keeping teeth for a lifetime. Preventive dental care treatments, like getting fluoride treatments, help with that. Preventive dental care is the least expensive dental care option and is effective in boosting oral health. Fluoride treatments are comfortable and painless. They help keep you cavity-free and increase your teeth’s natural defenses. It can save you money in expensive treatment later to remedy a cavity or other dental issues resulting from decay.

Tell me ore about Professional Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride is a natural mineral found in soil, water and food. It has long been shown to be effective as a topical treatment to reduce cavities. It remineralizes enamel and can even reverse early-stage cavities. Professional fluoride treatments use a highly concentrated solution that is applied as a gel, varnish, or form. It is painless.
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Fluoride Improves Your Smile

Fluoride adds minerals that your teeth lose and need to keep enamel strong. It prevents weakening and helps your teeth fight attacks from plaque, bacteria, acid, and sugars.
Cavity Prevention

Fluoride makes enamel stronger and can reverse early symptoms of tooth decay.

Strengthens Enamel

Fluoride builds back tooth enamel with remineralizes it.

Reduces Sensitivity

Fluoride is known to reduce teeth sensitivity because it blocks paths to nerves.

Adult and Geriatric Dentistry Benefits

Fluoride treatments help everyone. It’s important to those who are at high risk for cavities, those who have decayed teeth, dry mouth, and gum recession.

A Proven Option

Studies and years of experience demonstrate that fluoride treatments are effective in preventive dentistry.

The Fluoride Treatment Process

Fluoride treatments are painless, fast, and a great addition to your regular exam and cleaning. It is an extra service provided by Water’s Edge and isn’t covered by many insurance plans. Below is a glance at how we administer it.
Teeth Cleaning

Fluoride treatments are done after your routine teeth cleaning so it’s added to a party your routine exam and cleaning. It must be done on clean teeth and adding it after your cleaning is a comfortable way to end your dental visit.

The Fluoride Application

Applying fluoride only takes a few minutes. We do it one of two ways:

  • Varnish: A sticky fluoride substance is painted on your teeth to set.
  • Foam or Gel: A fluoride foam or gel comes in a soft tray and you place it in your mouth.
Aftercare

Aftercare is simple where you don’t eat or drink anything for a half-hour but we will have other instructions to give you after your visit. Your teeth will absorb the fluoride over time.

Fluoride Treatment FAQ

Is fluoride safe for children and adults?
Yes. Topical fluoride applied professionally by a dentist is safe for everyone. There are no side effects.
A fluoride treatment can be given twice a year when you get a check-up and cleaning. Those at risk for cavities should get it every 3-4 months.
Yes. Many toothpastes and mouthwashes have fluoride. They are excellent to use but only a professional fluoride treatment can provide significant results for those at risk for cavities.  

Anyone can get a fluoride treatment but it is particularly good for those who have:
a history of cavities
gum disease or gum recession
dry mouth (xerostomia) with reduced saliva
crowns, bridges or braces

The sticky varnish may feel weird on your teeth but you must leave it on for the fluoride to absorb into your teeth. You will need to remember to not eat or drink anything for a bit afterward. After a half-hour or so, you can eat or drink as you like.

Shield Your Teeth

Your mouth is the gateway to better health because that is how you take in nutrition. Protecting your teeth with a fluoride treatment adds a protective shield to your teeth.
Keep your smile beautiful by scheduling a fluoride treatment as part of your next dental exam and cleaning. Call us or contact us online today!