Systematic Fluoride is utilized to strengthen developing teeth and is needed until approximately age 10-12 when all the crowns of the permanent teeth are fully formed. Systematic fluoride is ingested through our water supply. If you have well water or drink bottled water, then your child may need a fluoride supplement to keep their developing teeth strong and healthy.

Topical Fluoride is found in toothpaste and certain mouth rinses. It is also found in the high concentrated fluoride dentists apply at check-ups. Topical fluoride clinically soaks into the outer layer of teeth present in the mouth and makes them stronger and more impervious to breakdown from plaque and mouth acids. If your child is prone to decay, then a nightly fluoride rinse such as ACT or Phosflur will aid in preventing decay from progressing.