Topical Fluoride Treatment in Whittier
Topical Fluoride Treatment is recommended twice a year for children and adults after a cleaning to protect the enamel of your teeth to keep them strong and healthy.
What are the benefits of fluoride treatment?
- Strengthens teeth and reduces your risk of cavities.
- Slows down the process of demineralization.
- Remineralizes your tooth enamel.
- Reverses early tooth decay.
- Prevents growth of cavity-causing bacteria.
Acids from food and those created by bacteria when you eat food containing sugar can erode the enamel and cause cavities (dental caries). According to the American Dental Association (ADA), Topical fluorides strengthen teeth already present in the mouth, making them more decay resistant. Fluoride slows the progress of tooth decay by re-mineralizing the enamel. A high-concentration fluoride treatment is applied to the surfaces of the teeth by dental care professionals. It is the recommended preventative treatment for children and adults at risk for dental cavities. It is recommended twice a year for children and adults after a cleaning for sustained benefit.
Post-Operative Instructions & Home Care
Topical fluoride treatment is recommended treatment for children and adult at risk for dental cavities. Fluoride slows the progress of tooth decay by re-mineralizing the enamel. Acids from food and those created by bacteria when you eat food with sugar can erode the enamel and cause cavities. It is recommended twice a year for children and adult after a cleaning.
Fluoride treatment places a protective coating to the tooth surfaces. To obtain the maximum benefit:
- avoid hot drinks, hard food, alcohol (including mouthwash) for 6 hours.
- Do not brush or floss for at least 4-6 hours.
- Feed a soft food diet for the rest of today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does topical fluoride varnish do?
Topical Fluoride varnish enters the enamel of your teeth to re-mineralize and strengthen the teeth. Topical Fluoride varnish slows down, stops, and reverses early caries from damaging your enamel.
How much is topical fluoride treatment?
Topical fluoride varnish cost about $20 to $50.
Can you buy topical fluoride varnish over the counter?
Topical fluoride varnish can only be purchased with a pharmacy prescription from the dentist. Topical fluoride varnish should be properly applied by a dental professional after a dental cleaning to ensure your teeth are well protected.
How long does fluoride varnish last?
Topical Fluoride varnish continues to protect your teeth for several months after its application. Topical fluoride varnish should be reapplied every three to six months at your next dental cleaning.
Is fluoride treatment painful?
Application of topical fluoride varnish on teeth does not hurt. A brush is used to lightly paint a coat of high concentration of fluoride onto your teeth to strengthen them.
Can you swallow Topical fluoride varnish?
It is safe to swallow topical fluoride varnish.
How long after topical fluoride can I eat?
After application of topical fluoride varnish, it is recommended that you do not eat or drink hot beverages for 30 minutes to allow the fluoride to absorb into your enamel and protect your teeth.
Can you brush your teeth the night after fluoride?
After 30 minutes, you can eat, drink, and brush your teeth as usual.
Does fluoride whiten teeth?
Topical fluoride varnish protects and strengthens your teeth, but it does not whiten your teeth.
R H2024-04-26The staff and Dr. Yang are very professional and friendly. As others have stated Dr. Yang is very thorough and explain every problem you have including photos and further prevention. Very clean office. After endless disappointments at different offices, I am so glad to have come across this dental office. Literally the best dental office I’ve visited in California. Definitely recommend!
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Eddie Lopez2024-04-15So far it has been a good experience at this dentist, been coming here for a few months now and they seem to care about my teeth. They are professional at what they do, so we'll see how it goes after all these procedures I need to get done by them.. Thank you
Ray Guzman2024-04-14Very professional and knowledgeable doctors and staff. Changed my whole outlook on going to the dentist
steve hernandez2024-03-31Great experience here, great customer service and great Dentist!! Across the street from my house a plus!!
sandylou Aparicio2024-03-27This place it's clean and the personal very respectful and the Dr. Yang very professional and nice. I definitely recommend this Clinic ,because I has bad experience with 3 others Dental clinics.
Skylar Pharm2024-03-25This is the best dentist in Whittier! My first impression is that the office is nice and very clean. It is a modern dental clinic, they have the latest technology. The staff is professional and friendly. They brought me in right away. Dr. Yang is very thorough and professional. He explains everything to me and answers all my questions. He also gives me advice on how to take better care of my teeth at home. I had a crown done. I absolutely love it. The dental crown looks very nice and natural. I got a lot of compliments from my friends. The appointments were painless, they made me feel comfortable. I was very impressed with the doctor and his staff. I’d definitely recommend this place. I had a great experience and will be back for my dental implant.
Heang La2024-03-25Due to severe grinding, many of my teeth have problems. I hesitated going to the dentist for many years. My main reason for coming to the dentist was that my dental bridge broke. When I came to see Dr. Yang, his office was clean, welcoming and professional. The staff was really friendly. Dr. Yang was very through during the exam. He took photos of my teeth and showed me on the X-rays where I had cavities and where I needed to have dental crowns to prevent my teeth from breaking. He told me I need a night guard to protect my teeth from breaking when I grind my teeth when I am sleeping. I was very impressed with his attention to details. He took his time in explaining and answering all my questions. I don’t think I have had a dentist that cared enough to take the time to explain everything so I can understand what was going on in my mouth. I had the best cleaning. My teeth never felt so clean before! I have been coming here for my dental needs and have been very happy with their customer service that I decided to stay with this dentist for my dental implants. I highly recommend this office!
Heang L.2024-03-25I found this dentist when I was searching for a Dentist in Whittier. Due to severe grinding, most of my teeth have problems. I hesitated going to the dentist for years until my dental bridge broke. When I came to see Dr. Yang, his office was clean, welcoming and professional. The staff was really friendly. Dr. Yang was very through during the exam. He took photos of my teeth and showed me on the X-rays where I had cavities and where I needed to have dental crowns to prevent my teeth from breaking. He also told me I needed a night guard to protect my teeth from breaking when I grind my teeth when I am sleeping. I was very impressed with his attention to details. He took his time in explaining and answering all my questions. I don't think I have had a dentist that cared enough to take the time to explain everything so I can understand what was going on in my mouth. I had the best cleaning. My teeth never felt so clean before! I have been coming here for my dental needs and have been very happy with their customer service that I decided to stay with this dentist for my dental implants. I highly recommend this office!
luis s.2024-03-05Recently went saturday 3/2/2024 to get a tooth extracted from the minute I called towards the end of getting tooth removed front desk & dentist showed professionalism. Gave a fair price friendly environment also made some recommendations worth knowing!
Joe G.2023-11-05I had a pleasant no pain experience at this dentist. Very easy to set up appointment everyone was real nice. Highly recommended.
Elizabeth M.2023-10-14I have nothing but positive things to say about this dental clinic. They saw me as soon as possible when I broke my filling and tooth and wasted no time in getting me prepped and ready for a crown. Dr. Yang is amazing. I feel very comfortable with him and his staff. He always makes sure I'm alright and not in pain before proceeding with the next step and explains everything thoroughly. I'm very happy I found him and his clinic. I couldn't ask for a better team. I definitely recommend him. 10/10 best dentist!
Gilbert P.2023-10-14I cannot say enough good things about this office. Dr. Yen is a master of his craft, i have complete confidence in his ability. I hadn't had dental check in 15 plus years and he found all my problems. I will be returning to him to address them in the near future. The front desk cleric Magdalena (hope this is correct spelling) is very knowledgeable, she will guild you thru the process with ease. It never good news to be told you need dental work, but she makes it as easy as possible. I will update this after my dental work is done and fully recovered. Furthermore, they give you an easy-to-understand paperwork detailing everything just be sure to double check the back page. I know I'm forgetting something it will be in the next update.
Sandylou A.2023-09-23Esta es una Clinica que Yo recomiendo ,toda mi familia se movió aquí por las malas experiencias en 3 Clinicas Dentales. El Dr.Yang es muy profesional y honesto y su Personal de Enfrente y Atrás son muy amables y la clínica muy limpia , Gracias a Perfect Smile Dental Group por ser muy buenos con migo y mi Familia
Bernard D.2023-08-24I developed a toothache right before my first vacation in 10 years. They were open on Saturday and took me in, took care of the problem and saved my vacation. They explain everything, take pictures and show you what's going on. There is a lot of attention to detail. Very personable and professional too. I recommend this place.V 2.2023-06-08Professional, friendly staff, extremely clean and well kept office. A friend of mine recommended this office to me. I'm a very picky person and they definitely met my high expectations. Highly recommended!K R.2023-06-08Went to Perfect Smile for a teeth cleaning. They were very professional and friendly, and the office is very nice and clean. Will be going back!
Iris K.2023-05-27Dr. Yang and the staff are so nice and helpful. The office is very clean and organized. Dr. Yang is very thorough and explains exactly what the problem is and how to prevent/treat them. I love that they are not pushy with any treatments unlike other dental offices...Thank you so much for making my teeth healthy again!
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