Fluoride to strengthen enamel

Types of fluoride applications

Topics

Fluorine works by contact with the enamel surface. It has a local effect. Within this group we find products such as toothpaste, mouthwashes, gel and fluoride varnish.

Systemic

It is the ingested fluoride, which passes into the blood and then reaches the tooth. Within this group we have fluoridated water, pills, tablets, drops, salt and fluoridated milk.

It is proven that it is much more effective for topical application than systemic. Fluoride in the right dose produces the remineralization of the enamel, that is, it makes it stronger.

Systemic fluoride is considered valid only in the stage in which the teeth are calcifying, which is when they have not yet erupted, but it is precisely at that stage precisely when, if taken in too high doses, dental fluorosis can occur.

Dental fluorosis is a problem that appears due to ingesting too much fluoride during the period in which it develops. What it causes is a bad maturation of the enamel, that is, a bad calcification, with which a stained and much weaker enamel can be observed, and it can even be seen in very serious cases destruction of the enamel.

You have to control above all in early ages the use of toothpaste, which is appropriate for the age and especially the amount of paste used. There are age groups that have not yet fully developed swallowing and tend to ingest significant amounts of fluoride.

• each day with an age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste prevents tooth decay.
• Supervision or assistance in brushing by an adult improves prevention.
• Starting the habit of brushing before one year of age reduces the likelihood of developing cavities. (At such an early age, brushing is done without toothpaste or with a very small amount, less than a lentil).

• • In the right dose, fluoride strengthens enamel.
  • It can be applied topically (toothpaste, mouthwash, gels, varnishes) or systemic (ingested through water, milk, drops, salts ... fluoridated)
  • Topical rather than systemic application is considered much more effective.