What is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water. Every day, minerals are lost from a tooth’s enamel layer when acids from plaque and sugars in the mouth attack the enamel, a process known as demineralisation. Simultaneously, minerals such as fluoride, calcium and phosphate are redeposited to the enamel layer from the food and water consumed, known as remineralisation. Too much demineralisation without enough remineralisation to repair the enamel layer leads to tooth decay.
What does the treatment involve?
We provide professional fluoride treatments in the form of a highly concentrated rinse, foam, gel or varnish. The treatment may be applied with a swab, brush, tray or mouthwash, depending on your individual case.
The treatment contains significantly more fluoride than the amounts in water or toothpaste and it only takes a few minutes to apply to your teeth. You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after the treatment, so the fluoride can be fully absorbed.
