Why dentists recommend fluoride?

Many people believe that good oral health is hard to achieve. They often postpone dental care, thinking it takes too long. Some find it too much trouble, while others simply do not want to do it. Like everything in life, you typically need to put in effort to achieve something good. However, achieving optimal oral health is not difficult. You can even get a treatment at your dentist’s office that offers protection between visits. This treatment helps you avoid needing to “work” as hard on your oral health.

Dentists have used fluoride treatments for decades as a means to protect their patients’ teeth from cavities and decay. Fluoride is derived from the natural element Fluorine. It has long been acclaimed for its ability to strengthen tooth enamel to ward off cavities.

Many people mistakenly believe fluoride treatments are only for children. Adults often overlook them for their own teeth. However, fluoride treatments benefit adults just as much as younger patients. While children’s teeth are more vulnerable, adults’ teeth can also suffer damage over time. Adults with eating disorders, acid reflux, dry mouth, or gum recession should discuss fluoride treatments with their dentist.

Additionally, if your main source of drinking water is well water, you do not maintain a healthy diet, your oral hygiene is less than stellar, you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, or you regularly consume alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs – fluoride treatments can benefit your smile a great deal.

The body is a large, complex, and interactive machine that requires all working parts to function properly in order for the body to run at a healthy and steady capacity. Any type of situation, medication, lifestyle habit, or neglect that directly impacts your mouth will also impact your overall health.

At Westinghouse Dental, we want to partner with you to achieve and maintain a healthy smile that will last for a lifetime. Fluoride treatments are quick, easy, and painless treatment applications that can help to protect your smile during the time between regular dental exams and cleanings. Call us today to learn more.