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Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride plays an important role in preventing tooth decay. Firstly, it increases your teeth’s resistance to acid and plaque. Secondly, it strengthens your enamel by helping replace the nutrients. Fluoride is found in very small amounts in toothpaste, mouth rinses, and the water supply, but the Fluoride Treatment offered to children in our office is more concentrated. Fluoride treatment is affordable and simple. Our department of PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY in Irvine, CA recommends this treatment for kids every 6 months. According to studies, children who receive this treatment regularly can have 40% fewer cavities.

Importance of Fluoride

When kids eat or drink, the ever-present bacteria in their mouth consumes the sugar and starch and produces acids. These acids erode the tooth enamel, making it vulnerable to tooth decay and cavities.

At Yanagi Dental, we provide Fluoride Treatment in Irvine, CA to strengthen the enamel and make your child’s teeth more resistant to acid attacks. Interestingly, the treatment is also capable of reversing very early tooth decay and can initiate re-mineralization.

In baby teeth, fluoride tends to get added to the developing permanent teeth. So, when your child’s permanent teeth erupt, they are less likely to develop cavities. In older kids, fluoride prevents acid production and, as mentioned above, promotes re-mineralization.

What is Fluoride Treatment?

Fluoride Treatment involves the application of fluoride to the teeth. The process takes just a few minutes and there is no discomfort involved. Our Dentist in Irvine, CA uses a treatment technique that is more well-tolerated than other alternatives. Besides, there is no chance that your child swallows the fluoride. We suggest that your child wait for 30 minutes after the treatment to eat or drink anything. It is also recommended to wait at least 4 hours before brushing your teeth. Our team at PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY in Irvine, CA will guide you on the proper steps to ensure optimal results.

When to Get Fluoride Treatment?

If your child is not at a high risk of having tooth decay, it is recommended to receive Fluoride Treatment twice a year. Your child’s first dental visit should be scheduled when they turn one. During this first visit, we will discuss your child’s fluoride intake and assess when they should receive their fluoride treatments. It is important to continue these treatments until your child turns 16.

While fluoride is essential when the teeth are in their development phase, we also suggest Fluoride Treatment in Irvine, CA for teens and adults. Many of our patients continue to receive this treatment throughout their lives.

The CDC reports that drinking fluoridated water lowers the risk of cavities by around 25% in both children and adults. At Yanagi Dental, Dr. Glenn T. Yanagi, DDS has over 15 years of experience in providing dental care to patients from Irvine, CA and all over the surrounding areas. We develop customized treatment plans for each individual patient. We understand the unique needs and preferences of each patient. So, we will review your child’s dental history and learn about your preferences before creating the treatment plan.