Fluoride strengthens teeth, preventing cavities and decay. You’ll find fluoride in many oral care products, including the toothpaste and rinse you use at home. While these help between dentist visits, however, you still need a full fluoride treatment every so often from a family and cosmetic dentistry professional to ensure your smile is truly healthy.

Brian Perelmuter, DMD, P.C. is Naugatuck, Connecticut’s premier source for oral care, including everything from the initial checkup to cleanings and dentures. The office also offers a wide array of cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening and veneers, and they encourage all their patients to go the extra mile and get a fluoride treatment. Here’s why. 

Enamel is the outside layer of the tooth, and if it wears down too much, cavities, decay, and significant pain result. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel to help you avoid these problems and kills decay-causing bacteria as well. 

Anyone at risk for tooth decay should consider a fluoride treatment, no matter their age, but this particularly applies to adults, who often get less fluoride than children. You’re considered at risk for tooth decay if you have a history of cavities, eat a lot of sugary or salty foods, or only visit the dentist sporadically. 

During a fluoride treatment, your dentist will apply the fluoride as a gel or foam to your dry teeth using a mouth guard. You’ll wear the mouth guard for a few minutes so your teeth can truly absorb the fluoride. After the mouth guard is removed, fluoride can also be painted onto specific weak spots, thus strengthening your smile.

After the treatment, don’t eat or drink for at least half an hour to ensure longer-lasting results. Make sure to follow up by brushing regularly with a fluoride toothpaste. All you need for it to be effective is a fingertip-sized amount. 

For the best oral care in Naugatuck, turn to Brian Perelmuter, DMD, P.C. Whether you require teeth whitening, dentures, or a cosmetic dentistry procedure, this full-service office has got you covered. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (203) 729-3323 to schedule your appointment today.