Treatments

Flouride Applicants

Tooth decay is a common problem in childhood. There are many reasons behind tooth decay. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth well. Fluoride is called nature’s cavity fighter, and for a good reason. Fluoride, a naturally-occurring mineral, helps prevent cavities in children. In adults, it helps by making the outer surface of your teeth (enamel) more resistant to the acid attacks that cause tooth decay.

Doctors state that it is recommended daily amounts of fluoride:

• Birth to 3 years of age: 0.1 to 1.5 milligrams (mg)
• For 4 to 6 years of age: 1 to 2.5 mg
• For 7 to 10 years of age: 1.5 to 2.5 mg
• For adults: 1.5 to 4 mg

Benefits of fluoride and fluoride treatments

• Fluoride helps the body better use minerals, such as calcium and phosphate.
• Fluoride joins into the tooth structure when teeth are developing to strengthen the enamel of the teeth.
• It slows the development of cavities by harming bacteria that cause cavities.
• reduce the risk of cavities
• slow the growth of cavities
• prolong the life of baby teeth

Care for Children

Dentists recommend the following for children:

• Parents should brush children’s teeth with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste to reduce decay and minimize the fluorosis risk.
• Always monitor a child’s brushing to ensure they use the right amount of toothpaste, and try to get them to spit out most of it if they can.
• Children under 6 should not use at-home fluoride rinses, such as mouthwash, since they may swallow too much fluoride.