Patients in Laguna Niguel, CA enjoy better checkups with dental fluoride

Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is an epidemic disease in the United States. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that by age 11, more than half of all children have caries in baby teeth. Ninety-two percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have had at least one cavity, and 26 percent have untreated decay. To prevent cavities, Dr. Sean Thompson recommends dental fluoride treatment to supplement daily oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings at OC Smile Solutions in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Dental fluoride options available to Laguna Niguel, CA patients

Fluoride is a mineral that supports the development and maintenance of strong tooth enamel. It is found naturally in small amounts in many foods, and public water supplies are often supplemented. Yet the incidence of tooth decay cited above shows it is not enough.

You can get fluoride for teeth in commercial forms such as fluoride mouth rinse and toothpaste with fluoride. Those trace amounts can be beneficial, but professional fluoride treatment as part of a program of preventive dentistry is more effective. It fortifies tooth enamel, making it less vulnerable to acid attack from harmful oral pathogens.

Too much-ingested fluoride (such as oral supplements or swallowing toothpaste) can be a potential threat to tooth development and health in children. Topical fluoride for kid’s teeth, administered under the care of a trained dental team is a very safe alternative.

Fluoride for adults is recommended for:

  • Hereditary tendency toward weak enamel
  • Smoking or alcohol consumption
  • Chronic dry mouth
  • Insufficient home oral hygiene
  • Elevated risk of tooth decay from eating disorders, illness, or certain medical therapies

A quick and painless process to strengthen teeth

The fluoridated varnish is brushed onto teeth where it dries quickly. Even an active child usually has no problem sitting still for this treatment that takes only a few minutes. For adults, we may suggest a pleasant-tasting foam applied in trays. Then, just avoid eating or drinking for a half-hour so pores in the enamel can absorb the mineral.

Dental fluoride treatment is just one of the ways Dr. Thompson and his hygiene team help patients at OC Smile Solutions prevent tooth decay. Schedule a visit to learn more. The number in Laguna Niguel, CA is (949) 558-0111, and we serve the entire Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano area.

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