Oral Hygiene Procedures

Coating the teeth with fluoride is a prophylactic treatment aimed not only at strengthening and remineralizing enamel, but also protecting against tooth hypersensitivity.

Fluoride strengthens and protects teeth against decay. It becomes incorporated into the enamel structure and makes it more resistant to demineralization under the influence of acids produced by bacteria.

Thanks to regular fluoride treatments, the rate of caries can be reduced by up to 40%.

That is why it is so important to deliver it to our body from an early age when the first primary teeth appear. As part of the so-called endogenous fluoride treatment drops, syrups or tablets that contain fluoride compounds that are easily absorbed by the body can be used. In our office, exogenous fluoridation is used, i.e. a dental procedure where the teeth are coated with a varnish containing a high fluoride concentration.

Fluoride treatments can be performed on people of all ages. Due to the fact that each patient has a different propensity for tooth decay, the treatment frequency should be adjusted individually.

And so, it is recommended that fluoride application in children takes place every 3 months, and in adults every 6 months.

In children, a special fluoride varnish with a yellow color is used, e.g. Duraphat or Profluorid (with flavoring), which is harmless even if a small amount is swallowed. In contrast, the varnish for adults is colorless (Fluor Protector) thanks to which the unaesthetic effect of temporarily yellow teeth is avoided.

Fluoride application is the most effective after a professional tooth cleaning, because otherwise, the plaque and pellicle deposited on the teeth make it difficult for the fluoride particles to reach the tooth surface.

Fluoride applied in this way is very important for the health of teeth, because it increases its resistance to acids produced by cariogenic bacteria. Such an effective action would be impossible to obtain with only a normal toothpaste or mouthwash.

When should I undergo fluoride treatment?

• After a professional tooth cleaning;
• In people with bad oral hygiene habits;
• In people with an orthodontic appliance;
• In case of cervical tooth neck exposure (gingival recession);
• In people with incipient caries;
• In people who are taking medications that cause dryness in the mouth;
• In people after radiotherapy of the head and neck