Fluoride prevents against cavities in two ways: It focuses on the bones and developing teeth of children and strengthens the enamel of baby and adult teeth before they erupt. Helps harden tooth enamel adults who have already erupted.
Fluoride can be used daily (toothpastes and mouthwashes with fluoride) in minimal doses, also in tablets or drops (in children during tooth formation) or more concentrated form in the dental office. This method of attachment is called topicación fluorine and is a dentist gel applied to the teeth, to prevent future dental caries.
Has been proven more resistant to tooth enamel, preventing it from being damaged by the action of bacteria and acids produced. It is recommended to apply fluoride in the office, since the child is 3 years old and since then it every six months, depending on the risk of decay of each child.
The fluorine topicación is a simple procedure that does not cause discomfort to children. First a gentle cleaning of the surface of the teeth and then applied fluoride gel for 1 minute after that, the child can not eat any food or drink water for 40 minutes, so that its action is more intense.
There is also another way to make topical fluoride in highly concentrated form on a specific tooth area, this technique uses fluoride varnish.
The application of fluoride is complementary to the placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants for while the fluoride works to protect smooth tooth surfaces, sealants are introduced to clefts Pit and Fissure calls to prevent food debris and bacteria from entering them cariando enamel.
To learn about the use of fluoride in different presentations need to consult your dentist as fluoride in high doses can bring different complications such as fluorosis.
