Nature’s Cavity Fighter
Fluoride Treatment
You can think of fluoride as a "vitamin" for your child’s teeth. It is a naturally occurring mineral that has been proven to be one of the most effective tools in preventing tooth decay.
At Nurture Kids Dentistry, we believe in building strong smiles from the inside out. Professional fluoride treatments are a standard part of our preventive care visits because they give your child’s teeth a "supercharged" ability to fight off the acid attacks that cause cavities.
How Does Fluoride Work?
The Battle for Enamel Every day, your child’s teeth go through two processes:- Demineralization: Acids from plaque bacteria and sugars strip minerals away from the tooth enamel, making it soft and weak.
- Remineralization: Minerals like calcium, phosphate, and fluoride from saliva and water rebuild the enamel.
When fluoride is applied to the teeth, it speeds up the rebuilding process. It actually becomes part of the tooth structure, creating a new surface that is harder and more resistant to acid than the original tooth! It can even stop or reverse early signs of decay (white spots) before they turn into full-blown cavities.
Fluoride Treatment
After-Care Instructions
Because the varnish stays on the teeth for several hours to release fluoride, we ask that you follow a few simple rules for the rest of the day:
- Soft Diet: Stick to soft foods for dinner (pasta, yogurt, soup). Avoid crunchy or sticky foods like chips, nuts, or gummies that could scrape the varnish off.
- No Hot Drinks: Avoid hot cocoa or hot soup, as heat can melt the varnish.
- Skip Brushing Tonight: Do not brush or floss your child's teeth until the next morning. This gives the fluoride the maximum amount of time to soak into the enamel.
