Fluoride Treatment - Ottawa, ON

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The human tooth, simple as it may look on the outside, is a masterpiece with numerous vital parts. The outermost part of the tooth is the enamel, which forms the protective cover for the underlying components, which include the dentin and pulp cavity, to name a few. A fact about enamel that may surprise you is that it’s the hardest substance in your body—it’s even harder than your bones!

Enamel is mainly composed of minerals. As you go about your day to day life, your tooth’s outermost layer loses essential minerals. This process is known as demineralization. When you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste or eat foods containing fluoride, valuable minerals get reabsorbed by your tooth—a process known as remineralization.

Fluoride is recommended and preferred as a remineralization agent because it’s highly effective. Fluoride strengthens the tooth enamel, thus enabling it to withstand acid attacks from bacteria. SmilEra Dental Studio offers fluoride treatment to patients of all ages. We recommend you to get started on fluoride treatment as soon as possible, especially if you’re prone to cavities.

Fluoride is a natural mineral that you can obtain by eating certain foods, drinking natural water, and even through home fluoride treatments. Many pharmacies stock over-the-counter fluoride treatment kits that you can use at home. The problem with all these options is that they’re not as effective as what you’ll get at your local dental office.

At SmilEra Dental Studio, Ottawa, ON, every fluoride treatment appointment begins with a meticulous dental exam and cleaning. If you have any dental problems such as cavities, we’ll first treat you for this before moving on to the fluoride treatment.

The fluoride gels and pastes used by dentists contain higher concentrations of fluoride and are more effective than OTC treatments and fluoride-rich foods.

Fluoride treatment is a straightforward procedure that takes a couple of minutes. At SmilEra Dental Studio, we only use local anesthesia during the cleaning phase to reduce discomfort, and that’s if you request for it. If you have any questions, we suggest writing them down before coming in to see the dentist, so that you may easily remember them. Patients with dry mouth, gum disease, a history of dental caries (cavities) and crowns should get regular fluoride treatments to strengthen their teeth.

If you’re in Ottawa, ON, you can schedule your fluoride treatment appointment at SmilEra Dental Studio by phone. Book online or call us today, and we’ll give you our next available slot.