Fluoride treatments for children
Fluoride treatments are beneficial for patients of all ages, but they are especially important for young children who are still in the process of losing baby teeth and getting permanent teeth. Fluoride will not only protect the existing teeth, but it can also help the new adult teeth come in more resilient to decay-causing plaque.
- It’s best to get fluoride treatments as early as possible to achieve the most possible protection. These treatments give children a head start for a lifetime of excellent oral health. When your child comes in for his or her first appointment, we’ll determine when it would be best to begin fluoride treatments.
- Fluoride treatments are fast and easy. We simply apply the treatment to your child’s teeth and allow the solution to set. Within a few minutes, your child’s teeth will be much better protected from cavities.
- Your child may need follow-up fluoride treatments on a regular basis to keep his or her teeth protected from decay. If this is the case, we’ll discuss it with you and develop a treatment plan.
Fluoride treatments are just one of the many ways we promote excellent oral health for children in the Bartonsville, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre areas.