Fluoride, a natural mineral found abundantly on Earth, is essential for the development of strong, healthy teeth. However, too much fluoride can also be harmful. Learn about the following sources of fluoride to find out if your child is consuming too much fluoride — or too little:
Fluoride Toothpaste
All adult toothpastes that have been approved by the Australian Dental Association contain fluoride. According to dentists, brushing with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is the best way to reduce the risk of cavities and tooth decay.
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While you may have tried a tooth whitening treatment at home, you may not have been massively impressed with the results. Your teeth may have bleached a little but not as much as you wanted; you may also have had sensitivity problems during and after using a home whitening kit.
If you've now asked your dentist to try a professional treatment, then you may be hoping for much whiter teeth and less sensitivity.
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Most people can concur that they do not like paying a visit to the dentist. As a result, they only prioritise seeing this professional when they have something seriously wrong with their teeth or gums. However, this approach can be incredibly painful, since you will only be seeing a dentist when it is an emergency. And seeing a dentist only when a dental issue has become aggravated will be hard on your wallet too!
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The treatment you have to fit a dental implant works in stages, and it can take some months. If you need a tooth removed, then this happens first; once that is healed, a post is placed in your gum. When the post has fixed itself in place, the implant tooth is fitted.
The most important part of this process is often the placement of the post. An implant post is inserted into your bone; it needs time for bone to grow around it before it will be strong enough to hold a false tooth.
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If you've decided to buy an over-the-counter home whitening treatment to bleach your teeth, then you may be raring to go. The thought of having whiter teeth is exciting, after all.
However, before you get started, it's worth seeing your dentist to talk to them about your decision. Why is this a good idea?
Check For Possible Problems
The home whitening kits you buy in stores are generally safe. As long as you buy a kit from a reputable source, like a pharmacy or store, then the kit shouldn't do any harm.
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