At Beacon Family Dentistry in Jacksonville FL, fluoride treatments are recommended to help prevent tooth decay and increase remineralization of teeth. Applied every few months, fluoride varnish helps keep enamel in optimal condition. If your teeth have become sensitive due to enamel erosion, or if you are susceptible to tooth decay, fluoride treatment will be very beneficial.
The procedure is simple and low cost. A fluoride varnish is brushed upon the surfaces of the teeth and dries in place quickly. The minerals in the varnish are absorbed by tooth enamel over the next few hours until you brush your teeth. For best results, the treatment should be repeated every three to four months. Many patients request the treatment be done every six months, in conjunction with their regular dental cleaning.
Detecting problems and treating them promptly before they advance is the goal of preventive care. Even if you are personally unaware of any oral health problems, it’s important that you have regular dental check-ups and professional teeth cleanings to spot problems early and to maintain a high level of oral health that prevents diseases such as tooth decay and gingivitis from starting.
At Beacon Family Dentistry, we cater to patients of all ages and make even the youngest children feel at home. Let Dr. Lysandro Tapnio and his dental hygienists keep your smile in tip top condition. If it has been six months since your last dental cleaning and checkup, you are overdue for the preventive dental care you need to ensure oral health. If you have experienced dental decay or dental sensitivity, fast, safe, low-cost fluoride treatment will make a difference. Give Beacon Family Dentistry a call today!