Fluoride Treatments in San Diego, CA
What Are Fluoride Treatments?
Professional fluoride treatments provide a powerful defense against tooth decay by delivering a concentrated form of fluoride directly to your teeth. At Miramar Smile Dentistry, we use advanced fluoride formulations that go beyond what’s available in over-the-counter products, offering enhanced protection that strengthens tooth enamel, reverses early signs of decay, and provides long-lasting cavity prevention.
CAll (858) 586-9195Benefits of Professional Fluoride Treatments
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Fluoride treatment can reduce cavities in children by up to 70%
The Fluoride Treatment Process
Our professional fluoride treatments begin with a thorough dental cleaning to ensure optimal absorption. Then, your teeth are carefully dried before our expert dental team applies professional-grade fluoride using precise techniques. The entire process is quick, comfortable, and highly effective, with specific aftercare instructions provided to maximize the treatment’s benefits and ensure the best possible results.
Who Needs Fluoride?
While children often receive fluoride treatments during regular checkups, adults can greatly benefit from professional applications as well, especially those prone to cavities or experiencing tooth sensitivity. Our team evaluates your specific risk factors, including diet, oral hygiene habits, and medical history, to determine the ideal frequency of fluoride treatments that will best protect your oral health.
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Why Choose Miramar Smile Dentistry for Fluoride Treatments in San Diego?
At Miramar Smile Dentistry, our skilled dentist, Dr. Sinan Shisha, uses the latest professional-grade fluoride products and application techniques to ensure optimal results. We prioritize your comfort throughout the quick and efficient treatment process, carefully evaluating your specific needs to create a personalized approach. Our modern facility combines advanced technology with a welcoming environment to make your visit pleasant and stress-free. We work with various insurance providers to make preventive treatments accessible. Our commitment to continued education ensures you receive the most current and effective treatments available.
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Take a proactive step in protecting your teeth with a professional fluoride treatment at Miramar Smile Dentistry in San Diego. Our expert team makes the process comfortable, quick, and effective. Contact us to schedule your appointment and discover how professional fluoride treatments can enhance your oral health!
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If you have any questions about fluoride treatment, we’ve got answers.
It is important to note that fluoride can be beneficial to your oral health when used as directed. But like any vitamin or mineral, it is also possible to have too much of a good thing. Excessive fluoride ingestion can result in a condition known as fluorosis, where the teeth become discolored and mottled. The good news is that fluorosis can be avoided with systems in place, such as municipal water filtration, proper fluoride dosing, and talking to a dentist about the right amount of fluoride to use each day.
Young children should always be monitored when using fluoride-containing products such as toothpaste and mouth rinse. While these items can be extremely helpful for their developing smiles, proper dosing is important. If a child ingests large amounts of fluoride toothpaste on an ongoing basis, it could lead to gastrointestinal issues or possible fluorosis.
Like fluoridated tap water, fluoride toothpaste only contains small amounts of this helpful mineral. Applying it to your teeth over time has a cumulative effect of building stronger teeth and reducing the risk of decay. But professional fluoride treatments in San Diego go above and beyond that. Applying a fluoride gel at your dental checkup significantly strengthens teeth to make them more resistant to acidic bacteria between visits. However, it’s still important to use fluoridated oral hygiene products on an everyday basis.
The fluoride gel concentrations used by our San Diego dentist are prescription grade. They are much stronger than any toothpaste or mouth rinse that you’ll find in a store. As a result, a higher concentration of fluoride can saturate your tooth enamel, helping actively reverse acid damage and tooth sensitivity.
Orthodontic patients are at a higher risk of enamel demineralization and decay because the brackets, wires, and other orthodontic appliances used in treatment can make it more difficult to clean the teeth effectively. As a result, sometimes food particles and plaque can become trapped around the brackets and wires, leading to an increased risk of decay and other oral health problems, such as enamel demineralization or “white spots” on the teeth once the braces are removed.
By professionally cleaning your teeth and applying fluoride around the braces, we can help limit the risk of demineralized white circles once your braces come off. In many cases, we’ll also prescribe a concentrated gel for our patients with braces to use at home each day.
Professional fluoride treatments can be performed in several different ways. Some providers offer topical fluoride treatments, where the fluoride is applied directly to the teeth using a foam, gel, or varnish. Another option is a customized delivery system via a tray that fits over the teeth.
Depending on the type of fluoride treatment you receive, you may need to wait up to 30 minutes or more after the appointment before eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth.
Many dental insurance plans cover fluoride treatment. Our team will work with you to determine your coverage and help maximize your benefits.
No, fluoride treatment is beneficial for people of all ages and is especially important for individuals who are at higher risk of developing tooth decay.
In addition to these in-office treatments, our San Diego dentist may also prescribe fluoride supplements to use at home each day. These are taken daily and can help to provide additional protection against tooth decay. The most common is a concentrated gel that you brush onto your teeth at bedtime.
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About Our Dentistry
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- Insurance: We work with most insurance providers.
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- Financing Options: We offer a wide range of dental financing options.
- We serve patients from the following counties: San Diego
- We serve patients from the following cities: San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar
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