Fluoride is considered the main mechanism for preventing tooth decay, or dental caries in children. It works by:
Inhibiting demineralization
Fluoride makes tooth enamel more resistant to acids
Promoting remineralization
Fluoride accelerates the buildup of healthy minerals in the enamel
Inhibiting plaque bacteria
Fluoride can even stop tooth decay that has already started
Picture - Fluoride treatments to prevent tooth decay and strengthen teeth in children at Magadh oro dental clinic
Fluoride varnish
A dental treatment that can help prevent, slow down, or stop tooth decay from getting worse. Fluoride varnish is made with fluoride, a mineral that strengthens tooth enamel. However, fluoride varnish treatments can't completely prevent cavities.
Systemic fluoride
Easily absorbed during the period of pre-eruptive tooth formation, systemic fluoride is taken up into the enamel.
Topical fluoride
When applied topically, fluoride's effect is mainly achieved, and is further enhanced when accompanied by good oral hygiene
Fluoride protects teeth from developing tooth decay in three ways:
It makes teeth strong and more resistant to acid.
It can stop early tooth decay by putting minerals back into teeth.
It interferes with bacteria's ability to make acid.
Fluoride treatments typically take less than five minutes. When used properly, fluoride is safe and effective, but it can be hazardous at high doses. The “toxic” dosage level varies based on a person's weight, so it's important to supervise your child's use of fluoride.
बच्चों के दांतों के लिए फ्लोराइड उपचार क्या करता है?
फ्लोराइड वार्निश एक दंत उपचार है जो दांतों की सड़न को रोकने, इसे धीमा करने या इसे खराब होने से रोकने में मदद कर सकता है। फ्लोराइड वार्निश फ्लोराइड से बनाया जाता है, एक खनिज जो दांतों के इनेमल (दांतों पर बाहरी कोटिंग) को मजबूत कर सकता है।
