Fluoride Treatments in North Hollywood, CA
What Is Fluoride Treatment?
Professional fluoride treatments are preventive dental procedures that strengthen tooth enamel and help fight decay. At 1st Choice Dental, your North Hollywood dentist applies concentrated fluoride to your teeth in the form of a varnish, foam, or gel, providing significantly more protection than what you get from fluoridated water or toothpaste alone.
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Cavity Prevention
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Reverses Early Decay
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Fluoride treatment can reduce cavities in children by up to 70%
The Fluoride Treatment Process
Our gentle, professional approach ensures a comfortable experience:
- Quick Application: The procedure takes just a few minutes and is completely painless. Your dentist in North Hollywood will apply the fluoride directly to your teeth.
- Simple Process: After cleaning your teeth, we apply the fluoride treatment using a brush, swab, tray, or mouthwash, depending on the type of fluoride used.
- Post-Treatment Care: You’ll receive clear instructions about eating, drinking, and brushing after your treatment to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Who Needs Fluoride?
Fluoride treatments can benefit many patients, especially those who:
- Have a history of frequent cavities
- Show signs of early tooth decay
- Have sensitive teeth
- Have deep pits and grooves in their teeth
- Wear braces or orthodontic appliances
- Want to prevent future dental problems
- Have reduced saliva flow or dry mouth conditions
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Why Choose 1st Choice Dental for Fluoride Treatments in North Hollywood?
At 1st Choice Dental, we take a comprehensive approach to preventive dental care. Dr. Cathy evaluates your specific needs and risk factors to recommend the most appropriate fluoride treatment schedule. Our North Hollywood dental office uses premium fluoride products and follows the latest protocols to ensure safe, effective treatment for patients of all ages.
Schedule Your Fluoride Treatment Today
Give your teeth the added protection they deserve. Contact 1st Choice Dental today to schedule your fluoride treatment with your dentist in North Hollywood. We’ll help you achieve a strong, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
Book Your Appointment Call (818) 761-9000Fluoride Treatment FAQs
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 North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood 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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- We serve patients from the following counties: Los Angeles County, California
- We serve patients from the following cities: North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Toluca and Glendale, Burbank Lake
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