Dental caries is one of the most common infectious disease that observed among society with any gender, age, race and social category. Few people in society don’t have dental caries or restoration. Fluoride therapy is one of the most suitable way for preventing and reducing caries in children’s teeth .
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral that present in earths crust that is abundant in nature . One of the fluoride properties is anti -day effect on teeth which plays an effective role in increasing strength and prevention of caries in children.
How does fluoride affect teeth?
- When fluoride contacts with enamel and dentin, include Fluor apatite by calcium and phosphorus , this combination is more resistant to acid than hydroxyapatite .
- Fluoride also speed up the restoration and mineralization decayed teeth and helps to process, increase tooth surface resistance to decay.
- Finally, fluoride causes reducing the effect of oral bacteria on teeth, which do this process bully interfering in function and formation of microorganisms.
Fluoride use methods
- Add fluoride to drinking water
- Use complementary fluoride
- Using fluoride dental products
- Fluoride therapy by dentist
Disadvantages of using fluoride
Using too much fluoride in regular way, like any other drugs, have some disadvantages. Specially for children, fluoride should be used with caution. Use too much fluoride can lead to chronic acute. Symptoms of acute intoxication with fluoride, Andalusia, vomit and stomachache.
Recommendations for preventing dental caries
In dental caries prevention program, proper diet, correction of nutrients and amounts of carbohydrates, combination of oral hygiene and life style of individuals are considered . After a meal, you should brush your teeth, wash them with water or use chewing gum (with out glucose) in 15-20 minutes. Taking a piece of cheese with each meal helps to reduce tooth decay.