At-Risk Patients Benefit From Topical Fluoride
A recent article published in the Journal of the American Dental Association reported on the benefits of topical fluoride, or where the dentist directly applies fluoride to the teeth, in combination with drinking fluoridated water and using toothpaste with fluoride for patients that are at-risk for dental cavities.
The study reviewed the latest scientific articles on fluoride application and found that at-home treatments as well as in-office treatments help reduce an individual's chance of dental caries. The authors investigated fluoride mouthwashes, varnishes, gels, foams, and pastes. While all were shown to help reduce the chances of later cavities, it is suggested that foams not be used on children under six due to the chance for swallowing the fluoride.
I have previously blogged on the safety and importance of fluoridated water here, here, and here. I thought it was also important to illustrate that fluoridated water helps in combination with professional fluoride treatments.
Source: http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.aspxsec=sup&sub=rst&pag=dis&ItemID=314549&wf=37
R. Eric Emery, DDS
Morgan A. Emery, DDS
Smile Station Dental
2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314)821-7100
smilestationdental.com
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