12/16/2025
Belle wants to know if you got your fluoride varnish applied during your dental visit?
The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes fluoride as a safe and effective mineral that prevents tooth decay for both children and adults. It is considered a major public health achievement due to its ability to strengthen tooth enamel, reverse early decay, and reduce the overall incidence of cavities.
Some common misconceptions about fluoride:
Myth: fluoride is toxic and harmful.
Fact: Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens enamel and prevents decay; it’s safe and effective at controlled levels, unlike the highly concentrated forms in industrial poisons, similar to how sodium is in both salt and bleach.
Myth: Toothpaste alone provides enough protection.
Fact: While toothpaste is vital, fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated, professional treatment that delivers a powerful, long-lasting dose of fluoride to strengthen enamel and reverse early decay, offering much more protection than daily, lower-concentration toothpaste, especially for high-risk individuals or young children, and it’s applied directly to weak spots for maximum benefit.
So go ahead and schedule an appointment to get your fluoride varnish applied! We offer fun flavors like melon, Walter berry, and even flavor-free. Not a fan of that “sticky feeling” fluoride can leave behind? No worries! We now offer two new options—watermelon and flavor-free—that leave your teeth feeling smooth and sticky-free. 😁✨
