Teeth treat with fluoride agents like gel or rinse. It helps to prevent tooth decay.
Fluoride treatments help to strengthen the teeth externally, while the supplements are more helpful for the internal development of the teeth. As the teeth do get topical (external) benefit from fluoride-containing toothpastes, the over-the-counter (non prescription) fluoride rinses are generally not necessary. Dentists may recommend these rinses for children that, for a variety of reasons, may be especially prone to developing cavities. The non prescription rinses are also helpful in adults who are cavity prone.
Fluoride treatments help to strengthen the teeth externally, while the supplements are helpful for the internal development of the teeth. Over-the-counter (non-prescription) fluoride rinses are generally not necessary as the teeth get topical (external) benefit from fluoride containing toothpastes. Dentists may, however, recommend these rinses for children or adults who are especially prone to developing cavities.