The procedure for fluoridation of teeth is used to strengthen enamel. It should be strengthened for the prevention of caries and its complications, as well as for the removal of hypersensitivity teeth. The procedure for fluoridation of teeth is prescribed to many, especially in childhood, so let's take a closer look at what it is.
Teeth fluoridation: is it harmful?
Hard tooth tissues (enamel, dentin and cement) can not remain solid without regular intake of vitamins and minerals. Especially for the teeth, such elements as calcium and fluorine are important. If these substances do not enter the body in the right amount, the demineralization of dental tissues inevitably begins, that is, the destruction of the enamel. It becomes less strong, porous, which leads to the creation of conditions for the penetration of bacteria and the development of caries.
Preparations for tooth fluoridation saturate dental tissues with chemicals that strengthen the enamel, restoring to it the properties of the hardest tissue of the human body. Why are there those who think that this procedure is harmful? An excess of fluoride leads to a disease such as fluorosis, in which teeth become brittle, erosion appears on their surface. But the disease is endemic, that is, it is typical for a certain area, where water contains an increased amount of fluoride. It is important to remember that deep fluoridation of the teeth, appointed and conducted by a doctor, does not pose a threat to the development of the disease.
Methods of fluoridation of teeth
The most common methods of saturation of tooth tissues with fluoride are:
- Plating of teeth with fluorine-varnish . Fluoride varnish is a medicinal product containing cedar balm and sodium fluoride. This drug is used for both adults and children, with various damages to enamel and increased sensitivity of teeth. Teeth cleaning and fluorination with fluoride varnish are inseparable. After a thorough cleansing from the dental deposits, the teeth are covered with a tool and air-dried. The course consists of 4 procedures, which are conducted once a week, followed by a break of 3-6 months. by indications.
- Express fluorination is carried out with the help of individual spoons. They are made under the teeth of each patient individually with the help of casts. Kappa filled with gel for fluoridation of teeth and applied to the patient's teeth for 10 minutes. The course consists of 10 procedures, after which, a durable protective layer is formed on the teeth. The first procedure for fluoridation of teeth is usually performed in the clinic, and the rest of the patient can spend at home, strictly observing the doctor's prescription. And the kaps can be used for the next course, after the break.
- The method of deep fluoridation of teeth consists in filling microcrystalline enamel with fluoride microcrystals. Initially, the dentist performs an obligatory complete mechanical cleaning of the teeth. Then it applies a liquid containing fluoride calcium and magnesium to the teeth. After drying, a layer of copper hydroxide is applied,
which triggers a specific chemical reaction that promotes the formation of microcrystals. The concomitant bactericidal action of copper enhances the anticaries effect of the procedure. Deep fluoridation is much more effective than simple. In children's practice, it has become a successful alternative to the silvering procedure, which, despite its effectiveness, has one big minus - aesthetic defects. - Physiotherapeutic method or electrophoresis . With the help of electrodes, fluoride ions penetrate into the tissues of the tooth more easily. The course consists of 10 procedures and has a long-term effect due to accumulation.
If you decide to fluoridation procedure, do not be afraid to entrust the beauty and health of your teeth to dental professionals.