A new dental office (part of a national chain) I went to seem to be suggesting a lot of potentially unnecessary treatments not covered by my dental insurance? They indicate that all of their adult patients should get an adult fluoride treatment in conjunction with the dental cleaning (costing about $35)? I am trying to find out if this is legitimate or unnecessary and they are just trying to "rip me off"?
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Adults NEED fluoride treatments if they have gum recession with exposed root surfaces! The cementum on your root is not as mineralized as the enamel, and if that surface is exposed you definitely need a fluoride treatment because that area IS likely to develop a cavity! Also, people that are taking medications that cause dry mouth, or a reduction in saliva should also have fluoride treatments done, because they too are likely to develop cavities.
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