Fluoride Treatment at Beyond Dental and Implant Center, Dallas, TX
Coming to you from Dallas, Texas, Beyond Dental and Implant Center is a trusted provider of fluoride treatments – an established preventative strategy used to enhance the resilience of tooth enamel and offer protection against cavities. This preventative measure is particularly beneficial for those who are highly susceptible to tooth decay. Enabling the reinforcement of your tooth enamel’s resistance power, regular fluoride treatments foster lasting oral health by strengthening teeth and reducing the risk of cavity development. Led by Dr. Cory Nguyen, DDS, our team employs fluoride treatments as a vital element of our comprehensive dental care approach. To know more or to book an appointment online, please feel free to get in touch with us. You can find us at 13655 Preston Rd Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75240, at a location conveniently accessible to you.
Understanding Tooth Decay
Tooth decay and cavities affect millions of people globally. Tooth decay generally stems from acid erosion, caused by acids emitted by oral bacteria and plaque. Acidic food and drink intake can also accelerate corrosion. This erosion develops weak zones in your enamel, which in due course, can become cavities. If left untreated, these cavities enlarge, damaging the affected tooth and overall oral health. At Beyond Dental and Implant Center, we help you combat tooth decay and cavities with our fluoride treatments.
Common Risk Factors of Tooth Decay
Several factors can elevate your risk of developing tooth decay and cavities:
“¢ Inadequate oral hygiene practices, conceivably leading to plaque and bacteria accumulation as well as prolonged acid erosion of enamel.
“¢ Misaligned teeth affecting cleaning effectiveness.
“¢ Difficulties in cleaning around dental restoration devices like veneers, crowns, and bridges.
“¢ Harmful lifestyle habits like smoking, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption.
“¢ Dry mouth, often triggering decay risk due to inadequate saliva for cleansing bacteria.
A Brief on Fluoride
Fluoride, a naturally-established mineral in your teeth, augments resilience against tooth decay. We lose fluoride and other essential minerals, like calcium and phosphate, daily through demineralization – a process that should ideally be countered with remineralization for teeth to maintain their health. However, if demineralization outpaces remineralization, decay becomes inevitable.
Why is Fluoride Important?
Fluoride is a key contributor to tooth strengthening and decay prevention. Once decay transforms into a cavity, it is irreversible and demands a filling. Fluoride is available in minimal amounts in treated water and fluoridated oral care products. Apart from preventing decay, it can reverse it too during the early stages before the formation of cavities.
What are Fluoride Treatments?
Not everyone receives sufficient fluoride from fluoridated water and oral care products. Therefore, those prone to cavities might require fluoride treatments. These treatments are easy and quick to administer. Following teeth cleaning, a fluoride gel is applied to your teeth for absorption into the enamel. This gel does not require rinsing. We recommend avoiding any food or drink for at least 30 minutes post treatment. Typically, fluoride treatments are carried out after your usual professional cleanings. In collaboration with good oral hygiene, fluoride treatments can help fortify and sustain your teeth’s health. For more details or to schedule an online appointment, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can find us handily located at 13655 Preston Rd Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75240. We are proud to assist our patrons from Dallas, TX and the surrounding regions!
Explore Additional Services at Beyond Dental and Implant Center
- Dental Implant
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Family Dentistry
- TMJ
- Smile Makeovers
- Clear Braces
- Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Tongue Tie Surgery
- Neuromuscular Orthodontics
- All-On-4 Treatment Concept
- Lip Tie Surgery
- Zygomatic Implants
- Pterygoid Implants
- Neuromuscular Dentistry
- Gum Graft Treatment
- Wisdom Teeth Removal
