Dental fluoridation is a dental procedure in which a special composition containing fluorides is applied to the surface of the teeth to prevent tooth decay. Fluorides strengthen the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to destruction by acids produced by bacteria as a result of processing food debris in the oral cavity.
This procedure is popular for preventing tooth decay and improving the overall health of the teeth.
At Dent House Family Dentistry Clinic in Odessa, fluoridation is performed using professional safe formulations that provide the best results.
When do I need to have my teeth fluoridated?
Dental fluoridation is recommended for people at increased risk of tooth decay, particularly children and adolescents. Adult patients will also appreciate the benefits of this procedure, especially if they have complaints of enamel sensitivity.
The main purpose of tooth fluoridation is to strengthen the enamel. It makes the enamel more resistant to acids and destruction by bacteria that cause tooth decay. Fluoridation protects tooth enamel from decay by strengthening it even in the hardest-to-reach areas where bacteria often accumulate.
Fluoride is an important element for dental health. Its deficiency leads to cracks in the enamel and its further destruction. The use of formulations with high fluoride content restores hydroxyapatite, the main mineral substance of enamel.
Protecting against tooth decay, strengthening enamel and reducing its sensitivity are the main benefits of a dental fluoridation procedure.
Types of dental fluoridation
Tooth fluoridation can be simple or deep, depending on the method of fluoride application.
- Simple fluoridation involves simply applying the formula to the teeth using a dental mouth guard or brush. This approach does not require the use of additional equipment.
- Deep fluoridation has a more permanent effect. This method involves the application of a fluoride-containing composition followed by drying. After that, copper and calcium hydroxide is additionally applied – with its help, persistent fluorine and calcium compounds are formed on the enamel, which provide reliable protection.
The choice of fluoridation method depends on the complexity of the enamel lesion, as well as on the individual characteristics of the body. In the clinic of family dentistry “Dent-House” in Odessa, the doctor will choose a fluoridation method that meets your needs.
What are the indications and contraindications for this procedure?
The benefits of dental fluoridation are definitely appreciated by people at increased risk of tooth decay. Patients who live in areas with low fluoride levels in drinking water or who use bottled water without fluoride may be deficient in this mineral, making them more susceptible to tooth decay. Fluoridation reduces the risk of tooth decay in these conditions.
Fluoridation is also useful for patients with the first signs of enamel demineralisation.
However, fluoridation procedure has a list of contraindications that prohibit its performance. Among them are allergies to fluorides, fluorosis, and early childhood, when there is an increased risk of uncontrolled swallowing of fluoride composition.
Professional fluoridation of teeth in Dent House clinic in Odessa
Before starting the treatment, a basic oral cleaning is performed to remove excess plaque from the enamel surface. This ensures a stronger contact between the tooth enamel and the fluoride solution. Additionally, the teeth are isolated using special tools or materials.
After that, a solution with fluoride is prepared – it is evenly applied to the surface of the teeth using a special brush, applicator or capsule, depending on the form of the product. This composition is left on the surface of the teeth for a certain time, depending on the individual characteristics of the enamel and the concentration of fluoride in the composition. The solution is then rinsed off the surface of the teeth and the oral cavity is rinsed to remove its residues.
To find out the price for dental fluoridation in the clinic of family dentistry “Dent-House” in Odessa, you can make an appointment with our dentist. Schedule a consultation now to find out the final cost of this procedure.
