Protecting Your Teeth From The Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are super helpful for your little ones teeth, especially when their adult teeth are coming in! They help keep their teeth strong and fight off those cavities. When the stuff from plaque and some foods tries to weaken teeth, fluoride treatment stops it. It makes teeth stronger, so they can fight off cavities better.
Dental Sealants
You know those little grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars? They’re perfect spots for plaque and food particles to hide, making them tricky to clean. When kids get their new molars, dental sealants come to the rescue. They act like invisible armor, keeping those areas clean and shielding their teeth from decay. It’s like giving their teeth an extra layer of protection!
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
Sealants are recommended by the Canadian Dental Association as protective coatings for teeth. They’re especially beneficial for both kids and adults after a dentist assesses the risk of cavities. Alongside sealants, it’s crucial to maintain a balanced diet, ensure adequate fluoride intake, practice good oral hygiene, and attend regular dental check-ups. These steps work together to safeguard your teeth and promote lasting dental health.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Your tooth has layers: enamel on the outside, then dentin, pulp, and nerves underneath. While dentin supports your tooth’s structure, it doesn’t protect the nerves from hot, cold, acidic, or sticky foods. When enamel thins or wears down, teeth become sensitive. That’s where fluoride and sealants come in—they help maintain strong enamel. This way, it keeps shielding sensitive dentin from these triggers, keeping your teeth comfortable and protected.
Preventing and Reversing Decay
When enamel wears away, decay can progress and eventually lead to cavities. Exposed dentin not only causes sensitivity but also increases the risk of infection, which can be very painful and might require a root canal to fix. Strengthening enamel through fluoride treatment and protecting vulnerable areas from plaque buildup helps prevent decay and keeps teeth strong.
Save Money in the Long Run
Investing in fluoride and sealants now is a smart move. These treatments are cost-effective and prevent the need for expensive procedures later on, which become necessary if tooth decay progresses unchecked.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
When your child goes in for their yearly teeth cleaning and check-up, they’ll get a fluoride treatment to strengthen their teeth and protect against cavities. Sealants are applied as needed, especially when new molars come in or if the dentist spots areas that need extra protection on the chewing surfaces of their teeth. These treatments help keep their smile strong and healthy, preventing future dental issues and expensive treatments down the road.
Fluoride Treatment
Our fluoride treatment is stronger than what you find in stores because our dental team applies it using foam or gel in custom trays. It’s quick—just a few minutes after your cleaning. Remember to hold off on eating or drinking for 30 minutes afterward for the best results!
Dental Sealant application
Getting dental sealants is straightforward and painless, without any drilling or numbing required. Here’s the process: the dentist cleans and dries your tooth, applies a mild acidic gel to enhance adhesion, rinses it off quickly, and then dries your tooth again. Next, they carefully apply the sealant into the grooves of your tooth and use a special blue light to harden it. Afterward, your bite should feel normal 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After getting fluoride treatment, your dentist or hygienist suggests waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking. This gives the fluoride time to soak into your teeth and make them stronger. It’s like letting the fluoride do its job of protecting your teeth from decay by letting it settle in properly.
Fluoride is a natural mineral found in water sources. It was discovered to prevent tooth decay after observing lower rates in areas with naturally occurring fluoride. Since then, fluoride has been added to water and incorporated into dental care practices worldwide, effectively safeguarding teeth against decay for generations.
On the chewing surfaces of your back teeth, we apply a protective shield. It helps keep those hard-to-reach grooves and spaces safe from decay.
With proper oral hygiene and regular check-ups, dental sealants can last up to 10 years. Remember to brush and floss regularly, avoid acidic foods and drinks, especially before bed. If sealants get chipped or worn, a dentist or hygienist can easily repair them.
Fluoride treatments are safe for children when administered in appropriate amounts by dental professionals. They help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities.
Dental sealants are typically applied to permanent molars as soon as they come in, which is usually around ages 6 and 12. They can be reapplied as needed if they become chipped or worn to maintain protection against decay.
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