FLUORIDE TREATMENT

When you bring your child to Pediatric Dentistry South, our pediatric dentists will check their fluoride levels, and, if necessary, provide a fluoride treatment following their cleaning. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that works to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay. To make your child’s appointment with Dr. Courtney Uselton and associates and learn more about fluoride treatment in Pittsburgh and McMurray, Pennsylvania, please contact our office today at 412-257-1150.

Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally found in water and many foods. While you receive a certain amount of fluoride from your diet and from using toothpaste with fluoride, we may recommend fluoride treatment to further strengthen your teeth and prevent cavities.

Fluoride helps to strengthen your teeth and protect them from tooth decay. As you eat and drink throughout the day, bacteria, sugars, and acids constantly attack and demineralize the enamel layer of your teeth. Fluoride works to remineralize the tooth enamel, preventing tooth decay and cavities. In addition, fluoride can strengthen the teeth as they develop to make sure they are strong and healthy, making fluoride very important for children as their teeth grow in.