Protecting Your Teeth from the Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are great for kids, especially when their adult teeth start coming in. It helps protect against tooth decay by strengthening enamel through a process called remineralization. Everyday acids from plaque and the foods we eat can wear down enamel, but fluoride helps reverse this, making teeth stronger and more resistant to decay. It’s a simple way to keep your child’s smile healthy.
Dental Sealants
Molars have deep grooves and fissures that can easily trap food particles and acidic plaque, making them hard to clean. When children get new molars, applying dental sealants helps protect those teeth by sealing out debris and preventing decay. Sealants act as a protective barrier, keeping these vulnerable areas safe from harmful buildup and preserving your child’s natural smile.
Why opt for sealants and fluoride?
Sealants and fluoride are a great way to protect your teeth, and the Canadian Dental Association backs their use when recommended by your dentist. Sealants are like a shield for your teeth, preventing cavities, especially when combined with fluoride, which helps strengthen your enamel. Along with regular check-ups, good oral hygiene, and a healthy diet, sealants and fluoride can really make a difference in keeping your smile healthy and strong. It’s an easy, effective way to prevent tooth decay and keep your teeth in top shape!
Reduce tooth sensitivity
Your enamel is the tough outer layer of your tooth, but underneath it lies dentin, pulp, and nerves. While dentin helps keep your tooth strong, it doesn’t shield the nerve from hot, cold, or acidic foods. If your enamel wears down, your teeth can become sensitive. Fluoride and sealants help keep your enamel strong, protecting the sensitive dentin from everyday irritants. By strengthening your enamel, they reduce sensitivity and help keep your teeth feeling comfortable.
Prevent and reverse decay
When enamel wears down, it can lead to decay and eventually cause cavities. Not only does this increase tooth sensitivity, but exposed dentin also raises the risk of painful infections, which might even require a root canal to fix. Fluoride treatments can help rebuild and strengthen enamel, while sealants provide an extra layer of protection against plaque. Together, they can prevent further decay and help keep your teeth strong and healthy.
Save money in the long run
A little prevention now can save you a lot later. Fluoride treatments and sealants are affordable options that help protect your teeth from decay, reducing the need for more expensive procedures down the road. By investing in these preventive treatments, you can avoid the costs and discomfort of more serious dental work in the future. It’s a smart way to keep your teeth—and your wallet—healthy.
The fluoridation and sealant process
Fluoride treatments are typically part of your child’s annual teeth cleaning and exam. These treatments help strengthen enamel and prevent decay. Sealants, on the other hand, are applied as needed, often when a new molar comes in or if the dentist spots a problem area on a tooth’s biting surface. Both treatments are quick, painless, and provide lasting protection for your child’s teeth.
Fluoride Treatment
The fluoride treatment we offer is more powerful than what you can buy in stores because it’s applied by medical professionals in our office. The most common treatment comes as a foam or gel in trays for both the upper and lower teeth. It only takes a few minutes at the end of your cleaning. Afterward, we’ll ask you to avoid eating or drinking for about 30 minutes to get the best results from the fluoride. This quick treatment helps strengthen your teeth and protect them from decay.
Dental Sealant Application
Getting dental sealants is super easy and completely painless. No drilling, no freezing, nothing like that. The dentist will clean and dry your tooth first, then apply a gentle acidic gel to make the surface a little rougher, which helps the sealant stick better. After a quick rinse and dry, the sealant gets placed into the grooves of your tooth. They’ll use a special blue light to harden it, and when it’s all done, your bite will feel totally natural. It’s a fast, comfortable way to keep your teeth safe from decay.
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
Your dentist or hygienist will usually ask you to wait about 30 minutes after a fluoride treatment before eating or drinking. This break gives the fluoride time to fully absorb into your tooth enamel, allowing it to strengthen your teeth and provide maximum protection.
Absolutely! Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. In fact, small amounts of it are found in some drinking water sources. Scientists first realized its benefits when they noticed that people living near fluoridated water had fewer cavities. Since then, fluoride has been added to drinking water in many places and has become a key part of dental care. For generations, fluoride treatments have safely helped prevent tooth decay around the world.
Dental sealants are applied to the biting surfaces of molars to act as a shield, protecting the deep grooves and crevices of your teeth from decay. It’s an extra layer of protection to keep those hard-to-reach areas cavity-free.
With proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups, dental sealants can last up to 10 years. Just maintain good oral hygiene and try to avoid acidic foods and drinks, especially before bed. If your sealants chip or wear down, your dentist or hygienist can easily repair them, keeping your teeth protected.
