Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater availability of fluoride in public water supplies, toothpaste, and other resources. When it comes in contact with the teeth, fluoride helps protect the enamel from acid and plaque bacteria. In some cases, it can even reverse tooth decay in its earliest stages.

So, you just got your braces on, and you're wondering why you should continue visiting your general dentist since you’re seeing Drs. Luis Leite and Rick Singh every other month. Patients always ask us if they should continue to see their dentist while in orthodontic treatment. In short, the answer is yes.