Fluoride Treatment

A fluoride treatment is done after a child’s dental cleaning. The fluoride applied can be in different forms: a gel, foam or as a mouthwash. It is similar to a vitamin for teeth and helps in cavity prevention. When used by a professional, it is safe and cannot damage teeth.

Some vitamins prescribed for young kids also contain fluoride but you must be cautious in regards to the quantity taken, as an excess of fluoride when tooth enamel is still growing can cause dental fluorosis, characterized by stains on the teeth’s enamel.