What is fluoride treatment?
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water. Every day, fluoride minerals are replenished from the food we eat and water we drink. Every day, however, minerals are constantly lost when acids – formed from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth – attack the enamel. Fluoride treatment replenishes the proper balance of fluoride minerals in your child’s teeth. When appropriate, professional fluoride treatments will renew the fluoride content in the enamel of your child’s teeth, strengthening your child’s teeth to prevent cavities. If your have more questions about whether your child should get fluoride treatment, talk to your pediatric dentist.
