Fluoride
provides a benefit to teeth by armoring them against decay. Most people
understand how important this is for children, who tend to be very decay prone,
but they forget that a certain segment of the adult population can also have an
increased risk of decay.
“Periodontal
disease often results in gum tissue receding. When that happens more tooth
structure is exposed to decay. That’s not good,” says Dr. Denine Rice from her
Riverside Periodontal Practice. “And to make it worse, many adults take one or
more medications that list dry mouth as a side effect.”
The combination
can prove detrimental to your oral health.
Additional
fluoride can be provided in several ways. “You can find over the counter
products, but they may have a lesser percentage of fluoride. You can also get a
prescription, but perhaps the easiest way is taking care of it when you are in
to see your dentist.”
Most dental
providers will offer fluoride in gel, rinse, varnish or foam. “Doing it when
you are at the office ensures that you are getting the protection your teeth
need to stay healthy,” Dr. Rice adds.
And a healthy
and happy mouth is what we should all want!
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