An in-depth understanding of fluoride’s benefits, risks, and appropriate use is crucial for oral health professionals to provide personalized and effective dental care, for all ages.
Oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the types of radiographic exposures and size image receptors in order to be well-prepared to treat this population.
At my practice we recommend fluoride toothpaste, oral hygiene techniques, xylitol, and diet changes for those at high risk of decay. I also consider dry mouth. However, I often feel like we are going in circles with no changes noted. Any…