Protecting Your Teeth from the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are especially beneficial for children. As their adult teeth grow in, fluoride works to prevent cavities by aiding in remineralization. Acids from plaque and certain foods can weaken enamel by depleting essential minerals. Fluoride helps restore these minerals, making enamel stronger and better at resisting decay.
Dental Sealants
Molars have deep grooves and crevices that easily collect plaque and food particles, making them harder to clean. When new molars emerge, applying dental sealants can protect these vulnerable areas. Sealants act as a barrier, keeping debris out and helping prevent tooth decay, safeguarding your child’s natural teeth.
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) endorses the targeted use of sealants for both primary and permanent teeth following a dentist’s risk assessment and diagnosis. Sealants are a key part of a preventive care plan that also includes nutritional guidance, proper fluoride use, excellent oral hygiene, and routine dental checkups.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Beneath the enamel, teeth are made of dentin, pulp, and nerves. While dentin supports tooth structure, it doesn’t shield nerves from heat, cold, acids, or sticky foods. When enamel wears down, teeth become more sensitive. Fluoride and sealants help maintain strong enamel, protecting sensitive dentin from external irritants.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
Damaged enamel can lead to tooth decay, eventually causing cavities. Exposed dentin not only heightens sensitivity but also increases the risk of infection, which may result in the need for a root canal. Fluoride helps rebuild enamel, while sealants protect vulnerable areas, preventing decay and reinforcing teeth.
Save Money in the Long Run
Investing in sealants and fluoride treatments now can save you from costly dental procedures later. These affordable preventive measures help stop decay before it becomes a more serious and expensive problem.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
Sealants are applied as needed, often when a new molar erupts or if the dentist notices an issue on the chewing surface of a tooth. Fluoride treatments are typically included once a year during your child’s regular cleaning and exam.
Fluoride Treatment
Our in-office fluoride treatment is more potent than store-bought options because it is professionally administered. The most common method involves applying foam or gel in upper and lower trays, a quick process completed at the end of a cleaning. Patients are advised to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to maximise the treatment’s benefits.
Dental Sealant Application
Applying dental sealants is a straightforward and completely painless procedure that doesn’t require drilling or freezing. The dentist will clean and dry the tooth, apply a mild acidic gel to roughen the surface for a stronger bond, and then rinse and dry the tooth again. The sealant is carefully applied into the tooth’s grooves and hardened with a special curing light. The final result feels natural and comfortable.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
After a fluoride application, you’ll be asked to wait 30 minutes before consuming food or beverages. This allows the fluoride to fully absorb into the enamel and work effectively.
Fluoride is a natural mineral found in small amounts in some water sources. Its benefits were first noticed when scientists observed that people living near fluorinated water had lower levels of tooth decay. Fluoride has since been added to water supplies and dental care products, proving to be a safe and effective way to prevent cavities worldwide.
Dental sealants provide a layer of protection for the chewing surfaces of molars, covering grooves and crevices to reduce the risk of decay.
Sealants can remain effective for up to 10 years with regular oral hygiene and dental checkups. Brushing, flossing, and limiting acidic foods and drinks, especially at night, can help maintain them. If a sealant becomes worn or damaged, it can be quickly repaired during a dental visit.
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