Protecting Your Teeth From the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatment is especially beneficial for children. As their adult teeth emerge, fluoride helps fight tooth decay through a process known as remineralization. Acids from plaque and food can erode tooth enamel by depleting essential minerals. Fluoride treatment halts and reverses this damage, making tooth enamel stronger and more resistant to decay.
Dental Sealants
Molars have numerous grooves and fissures on their biting surfaces that can trap acidic plaque and food particles, making them challenging to clean thoroughly. Dental sealants can be applied to newly erupted molars in children to block debris, protect their natural teeth, and prevent decay. These sealants act as a barrier, safeguarding these vulnerable areas.
Why Choose Sealants and Fluoride?
The Canadian Dental Association supports using sealants for primary and permanent teeth based on a dentist’s assessment. Sealants are a key part of a preventive program that includes nutritional counselling, optimal fluoride exposure, good oral hygiene, and regular dental exams.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
The enamel is the outermost layer of a tooth, with dentin, pulp, and nerve beneath it. Dentin supports the tooth’s structure but doesn’t shield the nerve from hot, cold, acidic, or sticky foods. When enamel thins and wears down, teeth become sensitive. Fluoride and sealants help maintain strong enamel, protecting the sensitive dentin from these elements.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
Worn enamel can lead to decay and cavity formation. Besides causing tooth sensitivity, exposed dentin increases the risk of infection, which can be painful and may necessitate a root canal. Rebuilding enamel with fluoride treatments and protecting vulnerable areas from plaque buildup helps prevent decay and strengthens teeth.
Save Money Over Time
Investing in preventive care now can save you significant costs later. Fluoride and sealants are affordable treatments that help avoid the need for expensive procedures by stopping tooth decay before it worsens.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
Fluoride treatments are typically included in your child’s annual teeth cleaning and exam. Sealants are applied as needed, often after a new molar erupts or if the dentist identifies a problem area on the biting surface of a tooth.
Fluoride Treatment
Our fluoride treatment is more potent than store-bought options because it’s administered by our dental professionals. The most common form we use is foam or gel in upper and lower trays. This treatment is quick, taking only a few minutes after your teeth cleaning. For the best results, patients should refrain from eating or drinking for 30 minutes post-treatment.
Dental Sealant Application
Applying dental sealants is a simple and painless process that requires no drilling or freezing. The dentist will clean and dry the tooth, then apply a mild acidic gel to roughen the surface for a strong bond. After a few seconds, the gel is rinsed off, the tooth is dried again, and the sealant is carefully applied into the grooves. A special blue light is then used to cure the sealant. Once completed, your bite should still feel natural and comfortable.
Contact us today
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
Fluoride treatments strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent cavities.
Sealants create a protective barrier on the biting surfaces of molars, preventing plaque and food particles from getting trapped in grooves and fissures.
Yes, both fluoride treatments and sealants are safe and highly beneficial for children, protecting their teeth from decay.
Dental sealants can last several years, but they should be checked regularly by your dentist and reapplied if necessary.
While more common for children, adults at higher risk for cavities can also benefit from both fluoride treatments and sealants.
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