Fluoride Treatment – Bedford, TX

Supporting Smiles with Extra Cavity Protection

Cavities are a common problem for children just learning how to brush and floss their teeth (and for some adults, too!). For them, promoting healthy grins might take more than reinforcing good oral hygiene habits at home. That’s where fluoride treatment in Bedford comes in! When you contact our office to request a checkup and cleaning appointment, we can include a fluoride treatment that will help support your loved ones’ smiles.

What is Fluoride?

Open book with the word “fluoride” and an “F” printed on the page

Would you be surprised to learn that fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral? It’s true – fluoride can commonly be found in lakes, rivers, rainwater, and many vegetables. Of course, it’s also added to drinking water in many US cities and is a key ingredient in most toothpaste products.

What makes fluoride such an important mineral for your smile is that it can bond with your enamel to strengthen your natural tooth structure. This helps fortify teeth against cavities, slow the rate of decay to improve treatment outcomes, and in some cases, can reverse mild damage caused by cavities.

How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?

Dentist pointing to a patient’s teeth as she smiles in small mirror

After checking on your oral health and cleaning your pearly whites, we’ll apply a special fluoride solution topically to your teeth. In just a few minutes, your fluoride treatment will be complete! The process is fairly straightforward – though in order to make sure the gel or foam absorbs into your enamel properly, it’s best to wait 30 minutes or so before eating or brushing your teeth.

Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment the Most?

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Many children have a hard time brushing and flossing their teeth as thoroughly as they need to. They’re just learning how to take care of their smiles, after all! Since they also tend to have a weakness for sugary treats, we most often recommend fluoride treatment for kids.

That said, adults can benefit from fluoride treatment, too. If you seem to be prone to cavities or have trouble cleaning your pearly whites, give us a call. We’ll help protect your grin from unpleasant tooth decay!