{"id":136,"date":"2014-01-23T15:26:12","date_gmt":"2014-01-23T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.betteryoursmile.com\/?p=136"},"modified":"2016-05-03T19:01:33","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T19:01:33","slug":"fluoride-aurora-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/fluoride-aurora-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluoride in Aurora, CO and Your Teeth: What&#8217;s the Connection?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Teeth-Mirror.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-138\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"Shutterstock Teeth Mirror\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Teeth-Mirror-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Teeth-Mirror-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Teeth-Mirror-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When it comes to building and maintaining a <b>healthy smile<\/b>, you want to know that you&#8217;re making all the right choices for yourself and your family. That&#8217;s why at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/\">D&#8217;Amico and Mauck, DDS<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Aurora, CO<\/a>, we offer you all the information you need to do just that.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>What Does Fluoride Do?<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Research conducted over the past few years has concluded that <b>fluoride<\/b> not only reinforces thin tooth enamel, but actually helps prevent the accumulation of bacteria on the enamel&#8217;s surface. <b>Fluoride<\/b> makes it more difficult for bacteria to adhere to the teeth, thereby making it easier to remove buildup when brushing and flossing.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Despite its obvious benefits, you may have heard that <b>fluoride<\/b> can stain your teeth. Fluorosis, a cosmetic condition characterized by white spots that form on the visible surface of the teeth, is caused by excessive exposure to <b>fluoride<\/b> while the teeth are still forming. It does not occur after teeth have erupted from the gums.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Because all secondary, or permanent, teeth have formed within the jaw by the age of approximately 8 years old, children who drink <b>fluoridated water<\/b> or take <b>fluoride supplements <\/b>may experience white spotting after these teeth erupt.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Can Fluorosis be Treated?<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">If you or your child have noticed white or dark spots on teeth and you&#8217;re concerned about their appearance, contact our <b>Aurora<\/b> office today to speak with one of our experts about your options.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">While <b>fluorosis<\/b> is not harmful to the teeth themselves, the aesthetic difference leads some patients to pursue cosmetic correction. Drs. D&#8217;Amico and Mauck can help you regain your pristine smile with a variety of treatments, including professional whitening or bonding and the addition of veneers or crowns. Our dentists and friendly office staff serve patients from everywhere in <b>Denver<\/b>, including <b>Centennial, Aurora, Englewood, Boulder<\/b> and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Call our office<\/a> today to schedule your appointment.\u00a0<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it comes to building and maintaining a healthy smile, you want to know that you&#8217;re making all the right choices for yourself and your family. That&#8217;s why at D&#8217;Amico and Mauck, DDS in Aurora, CO, we offer you all the information you need to do just that. What Does Fluoride Do? Research conducted over the past few years has concluded that fluoride not only reinforces thin tooth enamel, but actually helps prevent the accumulation of bacteria on the enamel&#8217;s surface. Fluoride makes it more difficult for bacteria to adhere to the teeth, thereby making it easier to remove buildup when brushing and flossing. 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