Flouride supplements for healthier teeth
When water fluoridation first began in the 1940’s, dentists believed that fluoride’s main benefit came from ingesting fluoride during the early years of life. This belief held sway for over 40 years. However, it is now acknowledged by dental researchers and according to the Centers for Disease Control, flouride’s predominant effect is topical (direct contact with teeth) and not systemic (from ingestion).
Twice-a-year office topical applications provide infrequent high concentrations of fluoride. Dentrifices (toothpastes), mouth rinses and home fluoride gels offer frequent low concentration which is needed to enhance the remineralization process of the tooth enamel.
Suggest Source: Horowitz, H.S., Alternative Methods of Delivering Fluorides. Dent. Hygiene 57 (5): 37-43, May 1983.
What is remineralization and how does it work?
The process of tooth decay causes demineralization or loss of minerals. With the aid of fluorides, minerals can be incorporated back into the lesion through remineralization. Both the demineralization and remineralization processes are continuously ongoing within the tooth. When remineralization overcomes the demineralization process, caries (decay) can actually be reversed and the lesion repaired. The remineralization process also significantly increases the size of the enamel crystals. These larger crystals are more resistant to acid attack than even natural enamel.
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