As we age , we have an increase for dry mouth due to medications, and recession due to clenching and grinding ,
Fluoride prevents cavity formation and decreases sensitivity like nothing else! And although Insurance companies do not want to pay for an adult application , the benefits you will receive will pay for themselves and have been proven over and over with Fluoride applications.
Why don't you do silver fillings? Silver or amalgam fillings are 50% silver and 50% mercury. There are also trace metals in that mix . Mixing these two metals creates a stable compound called an amalgam, that can be used to fill teeth. The amalgam being metal, has a tendency to expand and contract, when we eat or drink ,hot /cold foods or liquids. This can cause teeth to become sensitive and cause fractures. We can avoid these complications by using tooth colored resin fillings. They also look much nicer ...
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause damage to the teeth in front of them. They could become a source of infection and cause cysts to form.