Protecting Your Teeth from the Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are particularly beneficial for children. As their adult teeth come in, fluoride helps prevent tooth decay through remineralization—a natural process where essential minerals are restored to tooth enamel. Everyday acids from plaque and food can weaken enamel, but fluoride treatments strengthen teeth, making them more resistant to decay and helping reverse early signs of damage.
Dental Sealants
Molars have grooves and fissures that can easily trap plaque and food particles, making them tough to clean. When children develop new molars, dental sealants act as a barrier, covering those hard-to-reach areas and protecting their natural teeth from decay. This protective layer shields vulnerable surfaces, helping to maintain strong, healthy teeth.
Why opt for sealants and fluoride?
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) recommends the selective use of sealants for both primary and permanent teeth, based on a thorough risk assessment and diagnosis by a dentist. The CDA views sealants as an integral part of a well-rounded preventive dental program, which includes nutritional counselling, optimal fluoride exposure, good oral hygiene, and regular dental exams.
Reduce tooth sensitivity
Enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, provides protection but doesn’t work alone. Beneath it lies dentin, pulp, and nerve tissue. While dentin supports your tooth’s structure, it doesn’t shield the nerve from temperature changes or sticky and acidic foods. When enamel becomes worn or thin, this can lead to tooth sensitivity. By opting for fluoride treatments and sealants, you maintain strong enamel, keeping sensitive dentin safeguarded from hot, cold, and other external factors.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
When enamel wears down, it can lead to continued decay and eventually cavities. Exposed dentin not only increases tooth sensitivity but also raises the risk of infection, which can be quite painful and may even require a root canal to preserve the tooth. Fluoride treatments help rebuild enamel, while sealants shield vulnerable areas from plaque build-up, effectively preventing decay and strengthening teeth.
Save Money in the Long Run
Prevention today can save you from more extensive treatments down the road. Fluoride and sealants are cost-effective options that can prevent the development of decay, reducing the likelihood of more expensive procedures in the future. Investing in these preventive measures helps keep both your smile and your wallet healthy.
The fluoridation and sealant process
Fluoride treatments are typically part of your child’s annual dental cleaning and exam. They are quick, painless, and designed to help strengthen enamel. Sealants, on the other hand, are applied as needed—usually when a new molar comes in or if the dentist identifies a vulnerable area on the biting surface of a tooth that could benefit from added protection.
Fluoride Treatment
The fluoride treatment we provide is more potent than over-the-counter options because it’s administered by our dental professionals. Typically, fluoride is applied as a foam or gel in upper and lower trays, taking just a few minutes at the end of your cleaning. For the best results, patients should avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes post-treatment to allow the fluoride to fully absorb and strengthen the enamel.
Dental Sealant Application
Applying dental sealants is a simple, pain-free process that requires no drilling or freezing. The dentist will begin by thoroughly cleaning and drying the tooth. A mild acidic gel is then applied to roughen the surface slightly, ensuring a strong bond. After a few seconds, the gel is rinsed off, the tooth is dried again, and the sealant is carefully applied to the grooves. A blue curing light hardens the sealant, leaving your bite feeling 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
Your dentist or hygienist will ask you to wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking after fluoride treatment. This pause allows the fluoride to absorb properly into the tooth enamel, maximizing its effectiveness.
Yes, fluoride is safe and is actually a naturally occurring mineral. Small amounts of fluoride can be found in certain sources of drinking water. Its benefits were discovered when scientists observed that communities with fluoridated water had lower rates of tooth decay. Today, fluoride is commonly added to drinking water and is a key part of preventive dental care. For generations, fluoride treatments have safely helped protect teeth from decay worldwide.
Dental sealants are applied to the biting surfaces of molars, forming a protective shield over the grooves and fissures of the teeth to prevent decay.
With proper oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, dental sealants can last up to 10 years. Maintaining good brushing and flossing habits and limiting acidic foods and drinks, particularly before bed, will help extend the life of the sealant. If they become chipped or worn, your dentist or hygienist can easily repair them.
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