According to the World Health Organization (WHO), access to fluoride is an inalienable right for the protection of oral health and is considered one of the most important discoveries in public health.
Fluoridation is a preventive treatment carried out to protect teeth from dental caries, primarily in children and adolescents. It is applied by the Dentist to the tooth surfaces in the form of a fluoride varnish or gel. Fluoride is absorbed by the tooth enamel, making the teeth more resistant to the acids produced by bacteria that cause tooth decay.
Fluoridation is a simple and safe procedure and is usually performed once or twice a year.
