Fluoride has become popular in the dental community for its capabilities to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride does this by strengthening tooth enamel, the hard outer layer of the tooth whose role is to protect its softer underlayers, including the dentin. There is a very small amount of fluoride in naturally occurring sources, such as tap water, bone-in fish, and boiled foods. Dentists also recommend fluoride-containing toothpaste, mouthwashes, and professional fluoride treatments.
Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao and the team at Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, California, provide fluoride treatments to re-mineralize your tooth’s enamel, creating additional resistance to the acids produced by oral bacteria, which can lead to tooth decay.
As stated, fluoride can assist and strengthen teeth through its ability to re-mineralize your teeth’s enamel. This prevents the formation of cavities and tooth decay. If you are wondering how long it takes for fluoride to help a tooth, that is entirely dependent on the duration and frequency to which you expose your teeth to it. When you visit your local dentist for a fluoride treatment, you can expect your teeth to become stronger anywhere within three to six months, afterward requiring further fluoride treatment.
Any fluoride treatment’s effectiveness will depend on your lifestyle choices. Oral hygiene habits and your diet will both play a significant role in determining how effective the fluoride treatment is. While it can be expected that your teeth will strengthen within weeks following a fluoride treatment, continued exposure to fluoride from natural sources and oral hygiene products will enhance its effectiveness.
The only way to ensure that you are reaping the benefits of fluoride for your oral health is to incorporate it into your daily routine continuously. Make sure you are consuming it in small amounts via natural resources like tap water and brushing and rinsing with fluoride oral health products.
To schedule a fluoride treatment with Dr. Zhao at Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, California, please call (408) 738-1000.
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