The Problem
The spread of tooth decay could be restricted immediately if tooth enamel were successfully made resistant to acid.
Unfortunately, this is not yet possible. However, with fluoridisation we can make tooth enamel more immune against acid and therefore tooth decay.

The fluoride effect
Certain bacteria which thrive in plaque produce acid from sugar, which attacks the teeth. On these damaged surfaces  decay develops.
When a sufficient quantity of fluoride is integrated into the tooth enamel, this procedure is impeded.

• Fluoride hinders the dissolution of the tooth enamel by the acid.
• It stimulates the remineralisation (calcium enrichment through saliva) of early defects
• Fluoride hinders the plaque bacteria in the production of acid.

In cases where a high risk of tooth decay prevails.
- if salivation is too low,
- if oral hygiene is not satisfactory,
- if a high number of decay-triggering bacteria are found in a saliva test,
- if an excessive amount of cavities are already present and the teeth necks are particularly at risk to further decay, then after the periodontitis is cured, all teeth surfaces are fluoridised, if possible with individual medicinal mouthpieces.
Fluoride jelly and varnish should only be used in the dental practice. Decay can be reduced by up to 50%.

Fluoride is used locally
In our practice we regularly use varnish or jelly for fluoridisation.
After carefully cleaning the teeth surfaces, the teeth are dried with cotton wool pads.
After this, the surfaces at risk to decay are carefully brushed with the fluoride preparation.
This measure is repeated at regular intervals to ensure a continued high level of protection.