Do we still need fluoride at the dentist if I use fluoride toothpaste at home?
I realize every time I take my child in for a cleaning (two times a year) with the pediatric dentist, she wants to apply a fluoride treatment. First, fluoride is only covered by my insurance once per year. Also, we use a toothpaste with fluoride in it everyday when we brush. Do we really need it every time … Do we still need fluoride at the dentist if I use fluoride toothpaste at home?