By Dr. Laura Kearney Why do our teeth need Fluoride? Fluoride is added to most municipal drinking water because it helps to remineralize teeth. This process can be enhanced using prescription strength fluoride treatments either at home or in the dental office. Fluoride helps to prevent the formation of cavities and also makes hyper-sensitive teeth less sensitive.  Treatment can even help repair white spot lesions found on tooth surfaces that are highly susceptible to form… Read more »