Your Enamel Needs Fluoride—Especially If You Wear Braces.

If you wear braces, you know that you must be especially diligent about your dental hygiene. You use string floss, a water flosser and a toothbrush to meticulously banish the food particles, sugar and plaque that get lodged in your brackets, wires and other orthodontic apparatuses. But do you have a fluoride deficiency? If you wear braces, a shortage of this powerful, natural tool is crucial because its organic mineral strengthens tooth enamel and helps ward off cavities. Fluoride treatments are another tool in your arsenal against tooth decay while wearing orthodontic devices.

Lynbrook’s commitment to satisfaction is evident in our patient-centered approach. We tailor treatment plans to meet the needs of children and adults. Everyone here prioritizes our patients’ comfort throughout their orthodontic experiences.

Tooth decay is a common indication of fluoride deficiency. Low fluoride exposure can create an environment for bacteria found in plaque to thrive by allowing it to produce acids that wear away at tooth enamel. Fluoride treatments from your general dentist are a cornerstone of teeth during orthodontic care. They offer numerous benefits for maintaining oral health because the substance can help remineralize your enamel and prevent decay. Ask your orthodontist if fluoride treatments would benefit you. 

The treatments involve the application of the organic mineral to the teeth in various forms such as gels, foams, varnishes and rinses. It works with the calcium and phosphate that saliva already contains. 

The treatments are also quick, easy, safe, non-invasive and painless. They can be administered swiftly during a routine dental visit, so they’re great for patients with busy schedules. Unlike some dental procedures, fluoride applications are topical, and they don’t require anesthesia or recovery time. These two aspects let patients quickly resume their normal activities. 

The last thing you want is to get your braces off and boast your beautiful smile but are left with one or more cavities! 

The office of Lynbrook embraces the benefits of modern orthodontics with our state-of-the-art technology that ensures precise diagnoses, superior treatments and an elevated standard of care. Please call us today to make an appointment.