Fluoride treatment in Beenleigh is part of every preventive care appointment at our clinic. After your clean, we apply a fluoride gel to help strengthen your enamel.
What is fluoride treatment?
Every time you eat or drink something sugary, bacteria in plaque make acid that pulls minerals out of your enamel. Between meals, saliva helps put those minerals back. Fluoride boosts that repair process and makes the enamel harder for acid to dissolve. You get fluoride from fluoride toothpaste and, in many areas, from tap water. A professional fluoride treatment applies a stronger dose straight to your teeth. It takes a couple of minutes at the end of your professional clean. There’s nothing to numb and nothing to drill. At home, brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and spit rather than rinse. For children under six, use a pea-sized amount of a low-fluoride children’s toothpaste. Teeth.org.au, the ADA’s patient site, explains how fluoride works.
Who it's for
- Children whose adult teeth are coming through
- People with a history of decay
- People with braces
- Adults with dry mouth, often caused by medicines
- Older adults with gum recession and exposed roots
What to expect from fluoride treatment in Beenleigh
1. Clean first.
Fluoride is applied at the end of your professional clean.
2. Apply.
We apply a topical fluoride gel to your teeth.
3. Wait.
We'll ask you not to eat or drink for a short time so it can work.
Cost and payment
Fluoride is part of our preventive care appointments, and many private health funds cover it under extras. We claim on the spot with HICAPS and will explain any costs before your appointment. Eligible children can be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and DVA Gold Card holders are covered. Larger treatment plans can be spread with a payment plan or Afterpay.
Frequently asked questions
Is fluoride safe?
Yes, at the levels used in toothpaste, community water and dental treatments. Australian health authorities support its use to prevent decay.
Does my child need fluoride treatment?
It depends on their risk of decay. We’ll check at their visit and let you know.
Can I eat straight after?
We’ll ask you to wait a short time, usually around 30 minutes.
How often should I have it?
We’ll suggest how often based on your risk of decay. For many people, it’s at each six-monthly clean.
Book your appointment in Beenleigh
Book fluoride treatment in Beenleigh as part of your next clean. Call (07) 3287 5390 or book online.
Related treatments
Relaxed check-ups for kids, with CDBS bulk billing for eligible children.