A particularly effective way to prevent tooth decay
Healthy teeth for life – that's not only what many parents wish for, it's also the goal of modern dentistry. Professional fluoride treatment is a particularly effective way to prevent tooth decay in both children and adults. We offer two proven methods that use highly effective fluorides to strengthen tooth enamel where it's needed.
Why is fluoride treatment so important?
Fluorides are essential minerals that harden tooth enamel, making it more resistant to the daily acid attacks from food and drink. Fluoride acts like a protective shield for your teeth: it stops bacteria getting in and considerably reduces the risk of tooth decay. This makes it one of the most important – and at the same time simplest – ways to protect your teeth and prevent decay.
Regular fluoride treatment at the dentist is simple yet highly effective protection, especially for children whose adult teeth are coming through and for patients with sensitive, exposed tooth roots. Additional fluoride treatment is also highly recommended for teenagers with fixed braces, as braces make the teeth harder to clean and increase the risk of decay.
Fluoride treatment at the dentist: two methods to choose from
We offer two proven fluoride treatments – both are completely painless, well tolerated and effective:
1. Fluoride treatment with a soft gel tray
This method is particularly comfortable and ideal for teenagers and adults. A fluoride gel is placed in a soft plastic tray, which sits directly over the teeth for a few minutes. This allows the fluoride to work evenly on all tooth surfaces.
Benefits:
- • Even coverage
- • Comfortable in the mouth
- • Effectively strengthens tooth enamel
2. Fluoride varnish for children (under 6)
For our youngest patients, we use a flavour-neutral fluoride varnish that is painted onto the teeth with a fine brush – completely painless and with no stress at all. This method is ideal from the very first baby tooth.
Benefits:
- • Child-friendly application
- • Quick treatment with no trays needed
- • Ideal for preventing decay from an early age
Benefits of professional fluoride treatment
- Reduces the risk of tooth decay in children and adults
- Protection lasts for about 6 months
- Pain-free – also suitable for nervous patients
- Reduces sensitivity of exposed tooth roots
- Hardens tooth enamel and protects against acid attacks
- The perfect complement to brushing at home with fluoride toothpaste
- Especially important for children whose adult teeth are coming through
- Recommended for teenagers with braces
When and how often should fluoride be applied?
We recommend professional fluoride treatment twice a year as part of your check-up or hygiene appointments at our dental practice in Meidling, Vienna. For pre-school children and patients who are more prone to tooth decay in particular, it makes an important contribution to dental health.
Give your child the chance of healthy teeth – for life!
Ask about our fluoride programme at your next visit. Our specially trained assistants will be happy to give you personal advice on preventing tooth decay – for your whole family.
Book a fluoride treatment
Get advice from our experts and give your teeth the best possible protection against decay.