Fluoride Treatment
Dental Fluoride Treatment in Denver, CO
A fluoride treatment can reduce your risk of dental cavities and reduce early signs of tooth decay. At Reiser Dental, Dr. Reiser and his team offer preventive fluoride treatments in Denver, CO. We recommend regular fluoride treatments as part of our routine preventive dental care. Call us to learn more about the benefits of fluoride treatment or to schedule an appointment.
What Is Fluoride Treatment?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in food, water, and the earth. Fluoride is used in dentistry to strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of tooth decay and dental cavities. Your teeth lose enamel every day due to your diet and lifestyle. What you eat and drink contains sugars and acids that combine with bacteria and plaque to attack your tooth enamel. Without preventive care and treatment, enamel loss can result in tooth decay and dental cavities.
What Does the Fluoride Treatment Do?
Fluoride strengthens your tooth enamel and makes it more resistant to acid. It can also reverse early tooth decay and lower your risk of tooth loss due to dental cavities, damage, or infection. Fluoride treatments are an important preventive dentistry treatment that is part of our general dentistry services. You can also use fluoridated dental products at home to extend the benefits of fluoride treatments. Dr. Reiser can recommend effective, safe, fluoridated dental products, including toothpaste and mouthwash.
Types of Dental Fluoride Treatments
So, what types of dental fluoride treatments are available, and what happens during a fluoride treatment? We offer a few different types of fluoride treatments in our office:
- Fluoride Foam – Reiser will fill a comfortable, removable tray with fluoridated foam and have you wear it for 10-15 minutes.
- Fluoride Gel – Reiser will apply a gel to your teeth or fill a tray with gel and place it over your teeth for 10-15 minutes.
- Fluoride Varnish – Reiser will paint a fluoridated cream onto your teeth and leave it there for 10-15 minutes.
Is Fluoride Safe? Are There Risks Associated With It?
Yes, fluoride is safe. The level or amount of fluoride used in fluoride treatment and fluoridated dental products is designed to be the lowest therapeutic level needed to maintain oral and dental health and protect tooth enamel. High doses of fluoride can be dangerous and can cause tooth discoloration or poisoning.
Benefits of Fluoride Treatments for Adults
Fluoride treatments for teeth are beneficial to adults of all ages, and Dr. Reiser recommends that adults get fluoride treatments every six months or more often if there is a risk of dental cavities or tooth decay.
You should consider fluoride treatments if you:
- Have dry mouth.
- Have been diagnosed with any stage of gum disease.
- Have a history of tooth decay or dental cavities.
- Have dental restorations like a dental crown, bridge, or dentures.
- Have adult braces or use Invisalign or another brand of dental aligners.
The benefits of fluoride treatments for adults are:
- Reversal of early signs of tooth decay.
- Protection from tooth loss and infection.
- Remineralizes tooth enamel and strengthens it.
- Prevents the growth of bacteria.
- Prevents acid damage and demineralization.
- Improves oral and dental health.
- Reduces your risk of gum disease.
- Saves you money by reducing your risk of needing restorative dental procedures like dental fillings.
Why Choose Reiser Dental
When you choose Reiser Dental for your general, cosmetic, or restorative dental care, you are getting a team of experts who are committed to patient comfort and convenience. We offer state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable, welcoming environment, and we can help patients overcome dental fear and anxiety. Our goal is to improve your overall dental and oral health, enhance the appearance and beauty of your smile, and restore your confidence and self-esteem. We specialize in preventive and routine dental care, diagnostic services, and cosmetic and restorative dental services, including dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, orthodontics, inlays and onlays, and full mouth reconstruction.
Schedule a Fluoride Treatment for Your Teeth
If you’re concerned about the health of your teeth, call us today or book an appointment online for a fluoride treatment in Denver, CO. Dr. Reiser and his team will perform a dental exam and take dental x-rays to assess the health and condition of your teeth. He can then recommend the right fluoride treatment for your teeth.