If your child has been to a dentist, they likely had a fluoride treatment along with their semi-annual cleaning and checkup. The quick, painless preventive step is crucial for protecting young smiles from tooth decay, but do adults need fluoride treatments, too? Although you might believe they are only for children, you’re never too old to benefit from the protection of fluoride. With 26% of adults in the U.S. having untreated tooth decay, it’s a simple solution to safeguard your smile.

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