Protecting Your Teeth from the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are especially beneficial for children as their adult teeth come in. They help fight tooth decay through remineralization, making enamel stronger and more resistant to decay caused by acids in plaque and food.
Dental Sealants
The grooves on molars can trap plaque and food particles, making them prone to decay. Dental sealants provide a protective shield over these surfaces, keeping them clean and preventing decay, especially when children get new molars.
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
The American Dental Association supports the selective use of sealants for both primary and permanent teeth, based on a dentist’s risk assessment. Sealants are a key part of a comprehensive preventive plan, including good oral hygiene, fluoride exposure, nutrition, and regular checkups.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Fluoride and sealants help maintain strong enamel, protecting the underlying dentin and nerve from hot, cold, and acidic foods. This prevents sensitivity and keeps your teeth comfortable.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
Fluoride and sealants rebuild and protect enamel, preventing further decay and reducing the risk of painful infections that may require more invasive treatments like a root canal.
Save Money in the Long Run
Fluoride and sealants are a cost-effective way to prevent expensive treatments for tooth decay down the road, making them a smart investment in your oral health.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are typically added to your child’s routine cleaning and exam once a year. The fluoride used in our office is stronger than store-bought versions and is applied as foam or gel in an upper and lower tray. It takes just a few minutes at the end of the cleaning, and we recommend waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking for maximum benefit.
Dental Sealant Application
Dental sealants are easy to apply and completely painless. The dentist will clean and dry the tooth, apply a mild acidic gel to ensure a strong bond, and then place the sealant into the tooth’s grooves. The process is finished by curing the sealant with a special blue light. No drilling or freezing is required, and your child’s bite will 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
After a fluoride treatment, it’s recommended to wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking. This gives the fluoride time to fully absorb into your tooth enamel for maximum effectiveness.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in some drinking water sources. It has been safely used for generations to prevent tooth decay by strengthening enamel. Adding fluoride to dental treatments has been shown to reduce cavities and improve oral health.
Dental sealants are applied to the biting surfaces of molars to protect the grooves and fissures from decay by acting as a protective shield.
Dental sealants can last up to 10 years with proper oral hygiene and regular checkups. If they wear down or chip, a dentist can easily repair or replace them.
Fluoride treatments help strengthen the enamel of your teeth, making them more resistant to decay. Fluoride also aids in remineralizing weak spots on teeth, preventing the development of cavities.
Yes, dental sealants can be applied to baby teeth to protect them from decay, especially when your child is at higher risk for cavities. This helps maintain healthy baby teeth, which are important for their overall oral health.
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