Bothell Dentist Fluoride Treatment

Our Bothell dental services provide fluoride treatments for patients in the Bothell, WA and nearby areas.

What Are Bothell Dentist Fluoride Treatment?

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in foods and water. For example, when acids due to sugars and plaque from bacteria attack the enamel of teeth, demineralization occurs.

When foods and water are ingested that contain fluoride, calcium, and phosphate, remineralization occurs to restore the enamel back to teeth. Fluoride treatments can be a solution if too much demineralization and not enough remineralization occurs. Fluoride treatments can prevent tooth decay from happening by helping weak enamel gain resistance to acids.

Types of Bothell Dentist Fluoride Treatments

• A variety of nutritious foods and water include flouride.
• Fluoride can be added to a variety of mouthwashes and toothpastes
• Stronger fluoride rinses can be prescribed by a dentist if necessary
• Also, stronger fluoride can be applied by your qualified dental care professional in a variety of ways at your annual checkup
• Fluoride supplements can be prescribed by your dentist or qualified doctor

Bothell Dentist Fluoride Treatment Benefits

Fluoride’s primary benefit is that it helps prevent tooth decay. The following groups all benefit from fluoride treatments:

• Children and teens whose permanent teeth are still developing are often the most important group who can benefit from fluoride.
• Individuals with cavities or gum disease who generally have a plaque buildup, either on their teeth and/or gums.
• Patients who suffer from dry mouth conditions, which makes acids more resistant to teeth.
• People with dental crowns or dental bridges, which make these teeth more susceptible to decay.

What to Expect from our Bothell Dentist Fluoride Treatment

Bothell fluoride treatments are usually given every six months after the patient’s dental cleaning and exam or as often as the dentist recommends. The clean teeth are dried to avoid diluting the strength of the fluoride, then the treatment is administered to the patient as a gel, foam, or paint-on varnish that is left on for 1 – 4 minutes. To make fluoride treatments easier, the dentist will often add a flavor chosen by the patient. Once the treatment is complete, patients should be careful to spit all fluoride out of their mouths.

Treatment and Aftercare

To ensure the fluoride fully penetrates the enamel, patients should not drink, eat, or smoke for at least 30 minutes after their fluoride treatment. Swallowing any of the fluorides may cause temporary nausea, but this should not last more than 24 hours. While fluoride can be dangerous in high doses, our dentists take care to give each patient a safe level of fluoride in their office and home treatment.

Is Bothell Dentist Fluoride Treatment Safe for Children?

By having our Bothell Dentist Fluoride Treatment specialist examine your teeth and mouth, will tell us how much fluoride treatment your child needs for the best protection.

When taken as directed by your dentist or qualified health care professional, fluoride treatments are safe and effective. When too much fluoride is taken, it may be hazardous to your health. This is particularly important for children and is advised that children under six years should not be given fluoride. When giving children toothpaste with fluoride, make sure only a pea-size of toothpaste is administered. In addition, put fluoride treatments away from children when storing.

More Dental services:

• Bothell Dental Emergency
• Dental Sealants 
• Bothell Digital X-Rays
• Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
• Bothell Dental Exams & Cleanings