How Long Do You Leave Fluoride on Your Teeth? Is Fluoride Treatment Necessary?

Ever wondered what goes on during a dental exam? Join us in this enlightening video as we walk you through the ins and outs of a typical dental examination. Here are Frequently Asked Questions About Fluoride:

How Long Do You Leave Fluoride on Your Teeth?
With respect to fluoride, when you come into your dentist, there are a couple of ways that the fluoride can be applied, either through fluoride trays, in which case the fluoride gel is on your teeth for about a minute and a half to two minutes. A second way is if a professional applies fluoride varnish to your teeth. The varnish has a much longer mechanism of time that it acts on the teeth in a low quantity, so both of those ways are used for fluoride being applied to a person's teeth.

Is Fluoride Treatment Necessary?
Fluoride treatment isn't necessary, but it is highly recommended to prevent cavities and those members of the population that are susceptible to caries.