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Fluoride Treatments: Strengthening Your Defenses Against Cavities

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral renowned for its ability to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. While often associated with children’s dental care, professional fluoride treatments offer significant benefits for adults too. At Practice 32 in Colorado Springs, our dental hygienists utilize fluoride applications as a key part of our preventive care strategy to keep your smile healthy and resilient.

What Does Fluoride Do?

Think of tooth enamel as a shield. Acids produced by plaque bacteria (biofilm) can weaken this shield through a process called demineralization, eventually leading to cavities. Fluoride helps in two main ways:

• Remineralization: It helps rebuild weakened enamel by incorporating strengthening minerals.
• Increased Resistance: Fluoride makes the tooth surface more resistant to future acid attacks.

Who Benefits from Professional Fluoride?

While systemic fluoride (from water or supplements) and fluoride toothpaste are beneficial, a professional application provides a higher concentration for maximum effect. It’s particularly recommended for:

• Children & Teens: To protect developing permanent teeth.
• Adults with Dry Mouth: Reduced saliva flow increases cavity risk.
• Patients with Gum Recession: Exposed root surfaces are softer and more susceptible to decay.
• Individuals with Frequent Cavities: Provides an extra layer of protection.
• Patients with Crowns/Bridges: Helps protect the tooth structure around restorations.
• Orthodontic Patients: Makes cleaning more challenging, increasing cavity risk.

What to Expect During Fluoride Treatment at Practice 32

Applying professional fluoride is simple and quick, typically done at the end of your cleaning appointment:

• Your hygienist will apply a fluoride varnish, gel, or foam directly to your teeth.
• Varnish usually sets quickly upon contact with saliva.
• You’ll likely be asked to avoid eating or drinking for about 30 minutes afterward to allow for maximum absorption.

Our hygienists perform these applications. While we provide professional-strength topical fluoride, prescription-strength fluoride for home use would typically be prescribed by a dentist at a dental office if deemed necessary based on high cavity risk.

Fluoride: A Key Part of Preventive Care

Professional fluoride treatment is a safe and effective way to boost your teeth’s natural defenses. Combined with good home care and regular hygiene visits, it’s a cornerstone of preventing decay and avoiding the need for restorative treatment at a dental practice.

Discuss Fluoride at Your Next Visit

Ask your hygienist at Practice 32 if a professional fluoride treatment is right for you during your next visit in Colorado Springs.

Call Practice 32 today at 719-427-4733 to schedule your preventive care appointment!

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Lisa.★★★★★
I highly recommend Practice 32. Olivia is very knowledgeable. She has state of the art equipment and takes the time to explain what she is doing, explains how to properly floss and how to take the best care of your teeth. Very different from any other teeth cleaning I’ve ever experienced! Definitely check out Practice 32!


Jerome★★★★★
When I went to Practice 32, I found Olivia to be very professional and friendly. The office was immaculate, beautifully decorated and calming. Olivia spent more time than any other dental hygienist I had been to explaining her process and how to better care for my teeth…


Joe★★★★★
Not only are my teeth super clean, I learned so much in how to properly clean my teeth. Trust me, I thought I knew what I was doing but Olivia showed me the way!! If you want great care and knowledge, go see Olivia. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!


Michelle★★★★★
This was the most pleasant and relaxing dental cleaning that I’ve ever had. Olivia was patient and kind, and explained the process and the equipment. I found it both interesting and informative! I appreciate that she was also able to take X-rays, which can be sent to my new dentist. Olivia will be my hygienist from here on out. Thank you!


Rose★★★★★
Olivia is a wonderful! This is the first time I’ve used the guided biofilm therapy, and my teeth felt so much cleaner than a traditional cleaning. Highly recommend!

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