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Fluoride Applications in Oral and Dental Health

Fluoride is a mineral naturally found in water, soil, and certain foods. Dentists use fluoride because it strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent cavity formation. It can also be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve oral health.

In dentistry, fluoride particles play an important role in protecting teeth and preventing caries formation. Fluoride-applied enamel becomes more resistant to acid attacks. Furthermore, it can stop the progression of early-stage dental caries and contribute to reversing them.

Fluoride gains importance in preventing tooth decay, especially in children and individuals at high risk for caries formation. While fluoride application helps form stronger tooth enamel, it also reduces the need for more comprehensive and advanced dental treatments. Fluoride used under doctor control in dentistry has no harm. As there are fluoride applications performed under doctor supervision, your dentist may also recommend fluoridated toothpaste to you. The amount of fluoride in toothpastes also varies according to age groups.

Fluoride applications in dentistry are an integral part of preventive procedures and have been used safely for many years.

Assistant Professor Aysima DARICI

Yozgat Bozok University

Faculty of Dentistry

Head of Department of Pediatric Dentistry