Yes! Lifetime Dental is a fluoride-free dental practice. We believe that fluoride has negative impacts on overall health. Instead of applying fluoride, we focus on educating patients about nutrition and how to have a healthy lifestyle and care for their smiles at home.
Consistent home care, including brushing, flossing, and mouthwash, is one of the best ways to protect your smile and an effective replacement for fluoride treatment. This should include brushing twice daily for two-minute sessions and flossing once a day.
Limit Your Sugar Intake
Limiting your consumption of sugary foods and drinks is another way to protect your smile and oral health.
Sugar is the fuel for the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. The bacteria live in the plaque that builds up on your teeth. They eat the sugar you intake and produce acid as a byproduct. It is the acid that destroys tooth enamel, causing decay and cavities.
When you limit your sugar intake, the bacteria starve without their fuel. When you brush and floss, you remove the plaque buildup that harbours bacteria, disrupting the cycle.
Talk with Our Team
Learn more about fluoride-free dentistry in Prahran or book an appointment by calling our team on (03) 9510 1644.