{"id":89,"date":"2023-05-10T22:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T22:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/blog\/?p=89"},"modified":"2023-06-15T22:05:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T22:05:48","slug":"can-professional-fluoride-treatment-be-useful-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/blog\/can-professional-fluoride-treatment-be-useful-for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Professional Fluoride Treatment Be Useful for Adults?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_343795047__1686866514_69842.jpg\" alt=\"grown man receiving fluoride treatment\" class=\"wp-image-90\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_343795047__1686866514_69842.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_343795047__1686866514_69842-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_343795047__1686866514_69842-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride is one of those things that most people have heard of, but that many people may not completely understand the importance of. They might know that it\u2019s good for their oral health, but may not really know why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, it\u2019s a common misconception that children are the main people who can benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">fluoride treatment<\/a>. There is evidence to suggest that adults could potentially enjoy the merits of fluoride treatment as well. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Adults Benefit from Fluoride Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The body\u2019s main use of fluoride is to fortify the enamel, which makes up the outer layer of the teeth. When the enamel isn\u2019t quite strong enough, the teeth become more sensitive to decay and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth decay is the most common chronic condition that there is in both children and adults, so people of any age can benefit from fluoride making their enamel a little bit stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could Fluoride Treatment be Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common for people not to get enough fluoride from their diet, so there are quite a few circumstances where supplementing it through professional treatment is a smart idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your water supply isn\u2019t already fluoridated, like those from a private well, or if you mostly drink bottled water.<\/li><li>If you have chronic dry mouth, either as a consequence of certain medications or due to aging. Dry mouth prevents food particles from breaking down, which contributes to tooth decay.<\/li><li>Your gums have receded, exposing more of the tooth to the potential for decay.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways Protect Yourself from Enamel Erosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After fluoride treatment, you may want to consider making some lifestyle changes to help prevent tooth decay. For one, you should try and limit your intake of sugar. This includes starchy foods like potato chips, as these starches are broken down into simple sugars by the saliva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also reconsider your intake of acidic foods and drinks. Soda and citrus juice can contribute to enamel erosion, as can an excess of sour fruit in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, make sure to keep up with your dental hygiene. Brush twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste and floss at least once a day to break up plaque deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Grateful Dentists, we\u2019re proud to say that we bring a distinctive style to everything that we do. That isn\u2019t just because of the design of our office\u2014we practice a style of dentistry that centers patients\u2019 individual needs and ensures that they always feel attended to. We do what we can to ensure that you\u2019ll feel completely at home in our office from the moment you walk in until you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about fluoride treatments, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gratefuldentists.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (978) 667-2741.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fluoride is one of those things that most people have heard of, but that many people may not completely understand the importance of. 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