Protecting your smile against tooth decay requires more than just daily brushing and flossing. Professional fluoride treatments at Newport Beach Dental Center provide an essential layer of protection that significantly strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities before they start. This quick, painless procedure can dramatically reduce your risk of dental problems while maintaining your beautiful smile for years to come.
Newport Beach Dental Center, led by Dr. Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD, D.ABDSM, offers comprehensive fluoride treatments as part of our preventive dental care services. With extensive experience and a commitment to minimally invasive, holistic dentistry, our team provides personalized fluoride applications tailored to your specific oral health needs in our comfortable Newport Beach dental office.
Professional fluoride treatments involve the application of concentrated fluoride compounds directly to the teeth by experienced dental professionals. Unlike over-the-counter fluoride products, like toothpaste or mouth rinses, in-office treatments contain significantly higher concentrations of this mineral, making them more effective at preventing tooth decay and remineralizing weakened enamel areas.
At Newport Beach Dental Center, we utilize FDA-approved fluoride varnishes, gels, and foams that contain calcium fluoride compounds. These professional-grade fluoride products work by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria and sugary foods. The treatment helps reverse early signs of decay by promoting remineralization—a process where minerals like calcium and phosphate are redeposited into the tooth structure.
The fluoride application process at our Newport Beach dental office is quick, comfortable, and highly effective. During your regular dental checkup and cleaning appointment, Dr. Sharbash will apply the fluoride treatment after thoroughly cleaning your teeth.
The procedure begins with drying your teeth to ensure maximum absorption of the fluoride. Next, the dental professional applies a fluoride varnish, gel, or foam directly to your teeth using a small brush or tray. The application takes just minutes, and you’ll be asked to avoid eating or drinking for approximately 30 minutes afterward to allow the fluoride to fully absorb into your enamel.
While fluoride treatments are beneficial for patients of all ages, certain individuals may gain particular advantages from these preventive applications. Children and adolescents undergoing dental development can significantly benefit from regular fluoride treatments to establish strong enamel foundations.
Adults with specific risk factors also greatly benefit from professional fluoride applications. Those with dry mouth conditions, existing dental restorations, frequent cavities, sensitive teeth, or receding gums are considered high-risk patients who may require more frequent fluoride treatments. As part of our holistic approach to dentistry, Dr. Sharbash evaluates each patient’s unique oral health status to determine the appropriate frequency of fluoride treatments.
Children’s developing teeth are particularly vulnerable to decay, making professional fluoride treatments an essential component of pediatric dentistry in Newport Beach. Regular fluoride applications help form strong enamel during the critical years of tooth development, providing long-term protection against cavities.
Dr. Sharbash recommends fluoride treatments for children beginning with their first dental visit and continuing throughout childhood and adolescence. These treatments are especially important during the cavity-prone years between the ages of six and 14. The application process is quick and painless, making it easy for even young children to receive this valuable preventive care.
Professional fluoride treatments work most effectively when combined with proper at-home dental care. Dr. Sharbash and our team at Newport Beach Dental Center provide personalized recommendations for maintaining optimal fluoride levels between office visits.
Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste forms the foundation of your home care routine. For some patients, we may recommend additional fluoride rinses or prescription-strength fluoride products based on individual risk factors. These at-home fluoride options, when used as directed, help maintain consistent protection between your regular dental appointments at our Newport Beach dental practice.
While preventing tooth decay remains the primary benefit of fluoride treatments, these applications offer several additional advantages for your oral health. Professional fluoride treatments effectively minimize tooth sensitivity by strengthening enamel and protecting exposed dentin. This protection is particularly valuable for patients experiencing discomfort from hot, cold, or sweet foods and beverages.
The remineralization process stimulated by fluoride treatments can also help repair microscopic areas of early decay before they develop into full cavities. For patients with existing restorations or orthodontic appliances, fluoride applications provide added protection to vulnerable areas around brackets, crowns, or fillings where decay often begins. This comprehensive approach to dental health maintenance reflects our commitment to minimally invasive, preventive care.
Maintaining optimal oral health is simple with regular preventive care at Newport Beach Dental Center. Dr. Laura Sharbash combines years of experience with advanced credentials in general dentistry to provide customized fluoride treatments that protect your smile for years to come. Our biomimetic approach focuses on preserving your natural tooth structure while preventing future dental problems.
Contact our Newport Beach dental office today at (949) 760-9212 or fill out our contact form to schedule your comprehensive oral examination and professional fluoride treatment. Experience the difference that personalized, prevention-focused dental care can make for your smile and overall well-being in our comfortable, contemporary office, overlooking stunning garden views.
1441 Avocado Ave, Ste 606 Newport Beach, CA 92660
