• Fluoride Toothpaste. (ada.org)
  • Fluoride-containing toothpaste is the most commonly used form of self-applied fluoride worldwide. (ada.org)
  • 3 Fluoride in toothpaste is taken up directly by the dental plaque and demineralized enamel and also increases the concentration of fluoride in saliva. (ada.org)
  • 3 Fluoride toothpaste makes up more than 95% of toothpaste sales in the U.S. 2 The American Dental Association recommends use of a fluoride toothpaste displaying the ADA Seal of Acceptance. (ada.org)
  • The topical fluoride that the individual can apply at home is toothpaste and gargles, which have a low amount of fluoride in their structure. (veskedent.com)
  • It is enough to brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to protect the oral health of children whose teeth do not have a risk of decay. (veskedent.com)
  • My child is using fluoride toothpaste and should I apply topical fluoride treatment? (veskedent.com)
  • It is enough to brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day with the aim of preventing tooth decay. (veskedent.com)
  • Governments and industry must ensure availability of affordable fluoride toothpaste. (who.int)
  • Fluoride toothpaste should also be used to control periodontal diseases. (who.int)
  • A potential risk of fluoride use is the development of fluorosis, which may occur when excess levels of fluoride are ingested during tooth development. (ada.org)
  • Conclusion: This finding highlights the increasing risk of fluoride acute intoxication in cases of accidental ingestion of the solution. (bvsalud.org)
  • There are several solutions and gels used by the dentist in the clinics for topical fluoride applications. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Self-applied topical fluorides include toothpastes, mouthrinses, and gels. (ada.org)
  • 1 Modes of topical fluoride delivery include toothpastes, gels, mouthrinses, and professionally applied fluoride therapies. (ada.org)
  • Preparations prepared as solutions, waxes or gels with more fluoride in the fabric are applied by dentists to all tooth surfaces either with a brush or in special spoons for 3-4 minutes. (veskedent.com)
  • It should be applied to other fluoride treatments such as mouthwashes, gels, polishes, etc. (veskedent.com)
  • Systemic fluorides also provide topical protection because fluoride is present in saliva, which continually bathes the teeth. (ada.org)
  • Scientific evidences have been increasingly demonstrating that fluoride exerts its anticaries effect on the interface biofilm/saliva/tooth, during the periods of enamel dissolution. (bvsalud.org)
  • Since fluoride anticaries effect is also related to its presence within oral fluids, even at low concentrations, its concentration kinetics in saliva plays an important role in the dynamic of the caries controlling process 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Once the fluoride containing material is in place, it starts to leach fluoride into the surrounding tooth structure and the bioavailability of fluoride is increased in saliva and then taken up by plaque and enamel. (edu.au)
  • If we spot early lesions on the teeth or if a child is at high risk of decay we often recommend professional fluoride application 2-3 times per year. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Topical fluorides are directly applied to the erupted teeth. (intelligentdental.com)
  • This study aimed to (1) determine the prevalence of dental fluorosis in association with fluoride concentrations in drinking water, (2) explore the effects of altitude on the severity of fluorosis in two towns with high fluoride levels in the drinking water, and (3) assess decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) and oral hygiene practices among participants. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Topical fluorides strengthen teeth already present in the mouth, making them more decay resistant, while systemic fluorides are those that are ingested and become incorporated into forming tooth structures. (ada.org)
  • 1, 3 Topical fluorides strengthen teeth already present in the mouth, making them more decay resistant. (ada.org)
  • Polish teeth and apply disclosing solutions, fluorides, desensitizing agents and other topical medications to the teeth for the purpose of controlling caries and dentinal hypersensitivity. (us.com)
  • During the development of the teeth, the fluoride that the child uses to take the fluoride water or fluoride tablet is dispersed throughout the body, and some of it is incorporated into the structure of the developing teeth. (veskedent.com)
  • The fluoride entering the structure during the calcification of the teeth strengthens the tooth structure and increases resistance to rot. (veskedent.com)
  • The presence of fluoride in the mouth constantly prevents the formation of caries acids that cause tooth destruction and ensures that the teeth are not affected by these acids. (veskedent.com)
  • It is necessary to provide education and strong reinforcement on the need for aggressive preventive measures and supplemental fluoride therapies. (edu.au)
  • 3-5 Fluoride remineralizes the calcium hydroxyapatite structure in enamel by forming calcium fluorapatite, which is more resistant to acid attacks. (ada.org)
  • Because of the highest fluoride concentrations of topical methods, applied locally at concentrations starting from 100 parts per million (ppm), the fluoride incorporation to enamel's surface occurs, mainly as calcium fluoride. (bvsalud.org)
  • When calcium fluoride is formed on tooth surface, it is covered by calcium, phosphate and salivary proteins, constituting a type of protective cover which retards the pattern of the compound dissolution, resulting in slowly fluoride releasing 5 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The fluoride agent applications on tooth surface presents calcium fluoride (CaF2) as the main product, stored as a fluoride ions' reservoir available to be released in cariogenic challenges at oral environment. (bvsalud.org)
  • After all original fluoride content is exhausted, the surface of the fluoride-containing restoration can be replenished when exposed to external fluoride and may act as a reservoir for future fluoride release (Abudawood S, and Donly KJ, 2017). (edu.au)
  • 3, 5, 6 Topical fluorides encourage remineralization of enamel, and also inhibit bacterial metabolism, reducing the growth of plaque bacteria. (ada.org)
  • Fluoride-releasing restorations have a cario-static ability on enamel, cementum and dentin margins. (edu.au)
  • Excessive fluoride intake during tooth development causes dental fluorosis. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Fluoride (F) in drinking water remains the cornerstone of public caries prevention programs. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Introduction: Fluoride plays an important role in oral health promotion and is considered important in dental caries prevention both in children and adults. (bvsalud.org)
  • Therefore, the presence of topical fluoride is, undoubtedly, the most important via of this element use in dental caries prevention 17 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Fluorides can be administered by both the individual and the dentist. (veskedent.com)
  • Additional fluoride treatment to be applied to the child should be planned by the dentist based on the risk of rot. (veskedent.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The addition of 1% and 2% nGO significantly increased the SBS of CGIC and RMGIC to the dentin, which can be considered as a promising point for wider clinical application of this material. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, these sources of F may cause dental fluorosis if their applications are not well controlled. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Fluoride is widely used at high-risk conditions of caries, when the use of fluoride-containing mouthwashes is recommended, considering that fluoride itself reduces the risk of dental caries. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mouthwashes were developed in the 1950s, attempting to discover efficient, simple, and fast procedures for fluoride applications 17 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Fluoride mouthwashes must obey the regulations specified by the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (Regulation no. 22 from December 22, 1989), which specifies the quality and amount requisites for such products 3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Mouthwashes and toothpastes should be applied frequently as the amount of fluoride in the structure is low. (veskedent.com)
  • Fluoride toothpastes available over the counter in the U.S. generally contain a fluoride concentration of 1,000 to 1,500 ppm. (ada.org)
  • The ADA recognizes the use of fluoride and community water fluoridation as safe and effective in preventing tooth decay for both children and adults. (ada.org)
  • Samples of drinking water were analyzed using a fluoride-ion selective electrode. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Fluoride supplements can be prescribed for children ages 6 months to 16 years who are at high risk for tooth decay and whose primary drinking water has a low fluoride concentration. (ada.org)
  • Fluoride is proven to be excellent for preventing tooth decay. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Flor is the safest and most cost-effective protective application ever developed and proven to prevent tooth decay both from caries and from the onset of decay. (veskedent.com)
  • Multiple topical fluoride agents are available with different abilities to re-charge dental restorations. (edu.au)
  • Fluoride-containing restorative materials and supplementary topical fluoride agents are recommended in high caries risk patients or those with active caries or those who are non-compliant with maintaining oral hygiene. (edu.au)
  • Notwithstanding, there are several ways of topical fluoride application, comprising either professional or over-the-counter solutions 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Community water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the fluoride content of fluoride-deficient water to the recommended level for optimal dental health, which is currently recommended at 0.7 parts fluoride per million parts water. (ada.org)
  • The higher the fluoride content of the agent, the higher the recharging ability. (edu.au)
  • There is no need for additional fluoride treatment in children who do not have a bruising risk. (veskedent.com)
  • Title : Topical applications of fluoride solutions in dental caries control Personal Author(s) : Law, Frank E.;Jeffreys, Margaret H.;Sheary, Helen C. (cdc.gov)
  • When used as directed or within the context of community water fluoridation programs, fluoride is a safe and effective agent that can be used to prevent and control dental caries. (ada.org)
  • Perform pit and fissure sealant applications. (us.com)
  • Perform subgingival scaling, root planing and curettage under local anesthesia administered by a dental officer and perform topical fluoride applications. (us.com)
  • Material and methods: The analysis of fluoride concentration was preformed through Ion Chromatography method (DIONEX). (bvsalud.org)
  • Many bottled waters on the market do not contain optimal levels of fluoride. (ada.org)
  • 1 The remineralization effect of fluoride can both reverse the early decay process as well as create a tooth surface that is more resistant to decay. (ada.org)
  • This also means that fluoride concentration itself, at either topical solutions or hard dental tissues, is not a highly significant determinant of the predictable anticaries effect 17 . (bvsalud.org)