Facts About Fluoride (for Adults and Older Kids)
Fluoride IS a Good Thing We spoke about fluoride and young children in our previous Smile Blog originally posted September 29, 2015, Kids and Fluoride, but we wanted to revisit the topic to discuss how fluoride can be a huge benefit to mouths of all ages. Originally designed to combat tooth decay, fluoride has LOTS of […]
Seal Off the Potential for Problems Before They Start with Dental Sealants
Healthy Smile, Happy Mouth On the chewing surfaces of our back teeth (our molars and premolars), there are deep grooves or fissures where tooth decay can often start. Because of the anatomy of the deep fissures in the tooth’s enamel, bacterial plaque can infiltrate these areas. However, toothbrush bristles and fluoride cannot often get into these […]