Since the mineral fluoride has been shown to reduce the risk of tooth decay, it is often applied to the teeth of children as a gel, solution, or varnish at the dental office.
Kuna on tõestatud, et mineraal fluoriid kahandab hammaste lagunemise ohtu, kaetakse laste hambad hambaravikabinetis tihti seda ainet sisaldava geeli, lahuse või lakiga.