Why does my child need topical fluoride treatment at the dentists office?
Topical fluoride helps preventing dental cavities mainly by inhibiting demineralization (losing calcium) and promoting remineralization of dental enamel (the outer layer of the tooth). Children who have the following risk factors will benefit more from topical fluoride treatment every 6 months in the dental office: a history of dental caries within the three years, high risk dietary habits, wearing orthodontic braces or appliances, or having a dry mouth due to medical condition or medication (such as many allergy medicines).
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