This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is all about fluoride: What it is it, and why is it so good for your dental health.
The Miracle Mineral
Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Why would you want to it on your teeth? Due to its unique properties, it helps to prevent tooth decay.
Fluoride does this by giving the teeth increased resistance against the acid attacks brought on by plaque bacteria as well as sugar in the mouth. It makes tooth enamel stronger, providing what is known as a systemic benefit.,
Essential for Young Teeth
Even before teeth come through the gums in infants, fluoride is doing its work strengthening developing teeth. After they come through fluoride helps to remineralize tooth enamel, which is to say, makes it stronger.
The enamel-strengthening benefits of topical fluoride are good for adult teeth, too, which is why it is added to most toothpastes. The fluoride that you get through foods and beverages also gets into saliva. This means that your teeth, in turn, are constantly bathed in small amounts that help rebuild tooth enamel.
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, our general dentistry services help maintain your dental health. Patients from North Athens, East Mooresville, and South Cullman also improve their smiles with our cosmetic dentistry. Please give us a call to schedule an appointment today!
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1316 Somerville Rd SE Ste 2
Decatur, Alabama
35601
