Fluoride

Tooth decay, or cavities, used to be a certainty. But the fluoridated drinking water and toothpaste has helped to changed. Fluoride is a natural mineral that safely strengthens tooth enamel (the hard outer "shell" of your tooth) and helps stop cavities from forming.

Children can really benefit from fluoride, especially between the ages of six months to 16 years as this is the timeframe during which the primary and permanent teeth come through. In fact, in communities where fluoride has been added to the drinking water, children have up to 50 percent fewer cavities!

If your child isn't getting enough fluoride from the drinking water, or they continue to get cavities, we may suggest a fluoride treatment.

To book an appointment, contact our friendly receptionists Emily and Alana on (09) 0800 524 042 today.