Fluoride Dental Treatment

Fluoride Dental Treatment

Tooth decay begins and progresses when the outermost layer, called tooth enamel, is dissolved by acid. In children, a certain time is needed for the enamel of newly erupted teeth to mature, and young teeth are more prone to decay during this time.

Tooth decay begins and progresses when the outermost layer, called tooth enamel, is dissolved by acid. In children, a certain time is needed for the enamel of newly erupted teeth to mature, and young teeth are more prone to caries during this time.

Superficial fluoride applications are a method that can only be applied by dentists. Fluor joins the structure of the tooth enamel and matures the enamel, protecting it against caries-causing bacteria and the damage caused by the acids produced by these bacteria. In addition to these, fluor also prevents the progression of incipient white spot caries. Fluor application is a very simple and preventive treatment that takes about 5 minutes.

What is the purpose of fluoride treatment application?
It is aimed to make the tooth structure more resistant to caries by strengthening the building block of enamel with fluoride.

How many types of fluoride applications?
Fluor applications are divided into two as systemic and local (topical). In previous studies, drinking water, table salt and milk were fluorinated and thus systemically ingested fluorine was said to have a protective effect on the teeth. has been reported to be much more effective.

Are fluoride applications safe?
In the “Fluor Status Report” published by the Turkish Pedodontics Association (TPD) and the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) Education Commission in 2016, it has been reported that the fluorine sources used to prevent caries do not contain toxic doses of fluorine, so they are reassuring. fluoride does not cause any side effects on human health.

Which teeth are applied fuorid?
Fluor gel application is applied to all surfaces of all teeth.

How should fluoride be applied in children's oral and dental health?
Due to the risk of involuntary swallowing, pastes that do not contain fluoride are recommended for daily use in children aged 0-3. However, from the age of 3, when all primary teeth are completed, local fluoride applications to be made under dentist controls strengthen the tooth enamel and prevent caries in children.

How long is fluoride gel application effective?
Fluor gel application is effective for 4 to 6 months, depending on the caries risk group your child has. At the end of these periods, it must be repeated. Thus, after a certain period of time, the required amount of fluorine will be stored for each new tooth group.

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