The office is closed between July 26 and August 23 included. Until we see you again in the fall, we wish you a wonderful sunny vacation!
Le cabinet est fermé pour les vacances de fin d’année entre le 18 Décembre et le 6 Janvier inclus.
Fluoride protects tooth enamel from acidic attacks that are at the origin of cavities.
Il est recommandé d’utiliser un dentifrice fluoré tous les jours lors du brossage, mais la dentiste pour enfants peut également appliquer un vernis fluoré qui protège les dents contre les caries.
Fluoride is readily found in nature. For example, fluoride is found in water, plants, and animals (teeth, bones). Water is therefore a source of regular fluoride intake, where it thereby incorporates itself into tooth enamel.
Within tooth enamel, fluoride ions combine with calcium ions in to form a layer of calcium fluoride that covers the tooth surface. This layer then protects tooth enamel and resists attacks from acids, which are at the origin of cavities. Or in brief: fluoride works to prevent cavities.
During regular checkups, Dr. Agachi can apply fluoride varnish as a preventative measure. Depending on your child’s needs, she can also prescribe fluoride pastes to apply topically at home, as well as special toothpaste.
Le vernis fluoré est constitué de molécules de fluor qui se lient très bien aux cristaux d’émail en surface des dents, rendant ces dernières plus solides et donc plus résistantes aux agressions extérieures telles que la carie dentaire.
– Lorsque les enfants commencent à brosser seuls, la fluoration est un bon moyen de protéger leurs dents jusqu’au perfectionnement de leur technique.
– Si votre enfant a eu déjà eu des caries, il a un plus grand risque d’en avoir à nouveau, le vernis fluoré permet de rendre ses dents plus résistantes.
– Dans certains cas de pathologie de l’émail (telle que le MIH), la fluoration fréquente (tous les 3 à 6 mois) permet de protéger les dents et les renforcer.
– Dans le cas d’apparition de caries débutante, l’application de vernis fluoré, accompagnée d’un brossage efficace, peut permettre l’arrêt de l’évolution de la carie et sa reminéralisation (à appliquer 3 à 6 fois en 4 mois). Il s’agit d’un traitement non invasif.
L’application de vernis fluoré est recommandée à tout âge, sur dent temporaires et permanentes.
Regular fluoridation (every 6 months) significantly diminishes the risk of cavity development, at all ages.
L’application topique de fluor au cabinet ne remplace pas le dentifrice fluoré que votre enfant utilise tous les jours. En effet, You should continue to brush everyday with fluoride toothpaste!
Choose a fluoride toothpaste that contains a fluoride concentration specific to your child’s age group, and that is clearly labeled on the product. Fluoride toothpastes can be found in the pharmacy or supermarket, and come in all sorts of colors and flavors!
6 months - 3 years:
> Use a tooth paste with a fluoride concentration less than 500 ppm, and apply a quantity about equal to the size of a grain of rice when brushing.
3-6 years:
> Your child's toothpaste should have a fluoride concentration of 500 ppm, and apply a quantity about equal to the size of your child's pinky nail (or a pea!) when brushing.
Before 6 years of age, toothpastes are formulated to be swallowed, therefore pay attention to the concentrations to avoid an overdosage.
6 years and older:
> Once children habitually spit out their toothpaste, the ideal fluoride concentration is between 1000-1500 ppm.
First and foremost, fluoride is and remains a principal tool in the fight for cavity prevention. However, its administration can be nuanced. For example, the latest studies show that fluoride effects are more pronounced when applied locally. This is why we recommend direct fluoride treatments, such as children’s fluoride toothpaste as well as topical fluoride treatments every six months at checkups.
Similarly, there are also fluoride trays and pastes that are useful in cases where tooth enamel is particularly fragile.
The recommended fluoride intake is 0.05 mg/kg per day, which can be naturally met with fluoridated foods such as table salt, bottled water (and certain carbonated waters in particular), as well as children’s toothpaste.
Oral fluoride supplements (lozenges) are now prohibited. Moreover, according to the latest AFSSAPS recommendations (2008), fluoride supplements should not be given before the age of 6 months.
6 months - 3 years:
> Use a tooth paste with a fluoride concentration less than 500 ppm, and apply a quantity about equal to the size of a grain of rice when brushing.
3-6 years:
> Your child's toothpaste should have a fluoride concentration of 500 ppm, and apply a quantity about equal to the size of your child's pinky nail (or a pea!) when brushing.
Before 6 years of age, toothpastes are formulated to be swallowed, therefore pay attention to the concentrations to avoid an overdosage.
6 years and older:
> Once children habitually spit out their toothpaste, the ideal fluoride concentration is between 1000-1500 ppm.
First and foremost, fluoride is and remains a principal tool in the fight for cavity prevention. However, its administration can be nuanced. For example, the latest studies show that fluoride effects are more pronounced when applied locally. This is why we recommend direct fluoride treatments, such as children’s fluoride toothpaste as well as topical fluoride treatments every six months at checkups.
Similarly, there are also fluoride trays and pastes that are useful in cases where tooth enamel is particularly fragile.
The recommended fluoride intake is 0.05 mg/kg per day, which can be naturally met with fluoridated foods such as table salt, bottled water (and certain carbonated waters in particular), as well as children’s toothpaste.
Oral fluoride supplements (lozenges) are now prohibited. Moreover, according to the latest AFSSAPS recommendations (2008), fluoride supplements should not be given before the age of 6 months.
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Pedodontist: Doctor Adriana Agachi Adeli: 75 4 715431 | RPPS: 10100340396
