Fluoride Treatment Helps Keep Your Teeth Strong & Healthy

Fluoride treatment is an important part of preventive care and a great way to protect teeth from decay. Here at Pennino Family Dentistry in Barrington, IL, we provide fluoride treatments to help our patients maintain great oral health.

What Is fluoride?

Fluoride is the negative ion in the element fluorine. It is naturally present in many foods, water sources, rocks, soil, and even air. It has been proven to make teeth more resistant to decay and cavities and has been used in preventative dentistry for over 70 years.

How is fluoride applied to the teeth?

At Pennino Family Dentistry, we apply fluoride to our patients’ teeth and leave it in place for several minutes. We then provide a small cup of water to rinse your mouth, and we recommend that patients avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to ensure the fluoride is properly absorbed into the enamel.

What are the benefits of fluoride treatment?

Fluoride treatments can help protect teeth from decay and cavities in the short and long term. They also help strengthen your enamel, making it less susceptible to damage from acidic foods and beverages.

Who is a suitable candidate for fluoride treatments?

While fluoride treatments are recommended for children and adults alike, they can be particularly helpful to patients with a higher cavity risk due to nutritional intake, genetics, or specific medications. Patients with poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, and/or a history of cavities may experience significant benefits from this treatment.

Contact Pennino Family Dentistry today to learn more about our fluoride treatments and how they can benefit you and your family’s oral health!

Contact Pennino Family Dentistry About Fluoride Treatment Today!

  • Strengthen your enamel
  • Reduce your risk for decay
  • Reverse the earliest stages of tooth decay
  • Protect your smile in the short & long term
  • Have peace of mind about your dental health!