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Procedures

Topical fluoride

Advantages & benefits

The following are advantages or intended benefits of this procedure. Some of them may not apply in individual circumstances.

  • Hardens the surface enamel of teeth, making it more resistant to destruction by acids, and thus less likely to decay.
  • Helps reduce tooth sensitivity.
  • Has a weak anti-bacterial activity, which may promote healthy gingiva ("gums").