Preventing Tooth Decay: Fluoride, Sealants, Nutrition
Fluorine remineralizes the outer layer of the tooth enamel on the carrying of calcium from the saliva of the tooth. This allows you to keep your teeth strong and able to resist the mouth of the acids produced by bacteria. Fluorine advantages, as teeth that develop under the gums, and teeth that are already present in the mouth. Therefore, fluoride is important for both children and adults.
Maintaining dental health requires constant daily exposure to fluoride in the recommended levels. Fluorine is, of course, in the water and adjusted to the levels recommended to ensure maximum benefit for the health of teeth.
If you live in an area without fluoride in the water, your dentist or physician-pediatrician may recommend additional fluoride tablets or drops. Topical fluoride can be used as a varnish or gels on the dentist, pediatrician office, or school-based or community center programs.
At home, it is recommended to clean teeth with fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash with fluorine after Breakfast and before dinner.
Influence of fluorine
Fluorine has a positive effect on the teeth in children and adults.
Fluoridated water is the most cost-effective measures to prevent
tooth decay. Sources of fluoride that strengthens developing teeth under the gum in children and adolescents include:
- Fluoridated water
- Prescription pills
- Recipe fluoride drops
Sources of fluoride that strengthens teeth, already present in the mouth of children and adults, which include:
- Fluoride toothpaste
- Fluoride mouth rinse
- Professionally applied fluorine foams and gels
- Professionally applied fluoride varnish
Sealants
Molars in the back of the mouth of natural grooves (called holes and cracks), where the bacterial plaque and food particles can collect. Bristle toothbrush cannot reach these tiny holes or cracks, making molars an excellent candidate for the collapse.
The first permanent molars come in around six years, and secondly, permanent molars around the age of 12. It is important to seal these teeth as soon as they break before they have the opportunity to collapse. Application of sealant is a simple, fast and inexpensive. It only takes a few minutes for each tooth. Dental professional thoroughly clean the surface of the teeth, and then applying the sealer. The seal is installed special light, allowing it to harden. Sealants can last for as long as 5 to 10 years. Over time, it is important to check if sealants are subject to wear and tear and need to be replaced.
In Washington, sealants, can be applied on the basis of the school program licensed dental professionals. Contact your local health Department to see what schools and specialists provide sealants in your area. The American Dental Association, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend sealants for all...