Protecting your teeth from the very start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatment is especially beneficial for children as their adult teeth begin to come in. It works through a process called remineralization, helping to restore minerals that tooth enamel naturally loses over time. Plaque and certain foods produce acids that wear away at enamel, leaving teeth more vulnerable to decay. Fluoride treatment helps reverse this process, rebuilding enamel strength and making teeth more resistant to cavities.
Dental Sealants
Molars have deep grooves and pits on their chewing surfaces, making them a prime spot for food particles and plaque to get trapped, areas that can be tough to clean with brushing alone. As a child’s new molars come in, dental sealants can be applied to seal off these grooves, creating a smooth, protective barrier. This helps keep bacteria and debris out, reducing the risk of decay in these hard-to-reach areas.
What Are the Benefits of Fluoride Treatment?
Sealants and fluoride treatment are recognized by The Canadian Dental Association as part of a well-rounded approach to preventive dental care, working alongside good oral hygiene, a healthy diet, and regular checkups to help protect teeth over the long term. Here’s why these treatments make a difference:
Less sensitivity, more comfort
Enamel is only the outermost layer of a tooth. Beneath it lies dentin, pulp, and the nerve, layers that give your tooth structure but offer little protection against hot, cold, acidic, or sticky foods. When enamel wears thin, teeth become more prone to sensitivity. Fluoride and sealants help keep enamel strong and intact, allowing it to continue shielding the more sensitive layers underneath.
A stronger defense against cavities
When enamel wears down, decay can continue to progress until a cavity forms. Beyond sensitivity, exposed dentin also raises the risk of infection, which can be painful and may eventually require a root canal to save the tooth. Fluoride treatment helps rebuild weakened enamel, while sealants create a barrier against plaque in hard-to-clean areas, working together to prevent decay and strengthen teeth.
Save on future dental costs
Taking preventive steps now can help you avoid more costly treatment later. Fluoride and sealants are simple, affordable treatments that can help you sidestep the expense and discomfort of more extensive procedures down the road, such as fillings or root canals, if decay is left to progress.
Getting fluoride treatment and dental sealants in 3 simple steps
Applying fluoride treatment and dental sealants is quick, comfortable, and typically completed in a single visit. Here’s what to expect.
Exam and assessment
Your dentist will examine your teeth to check for any signs of decay or weakened enamel and determine whether fluoride treatment, sealants, or both are the best fit for your needs. This is also a great time to ask questions about how these treatments can benefit your smile.
Cleaning and preparation
Before treatment, your teeth are thoroughly cleaned and dried to ensure the best possible results. For sealants, the chewing surfaces of the molars are prepped so the sealant can bond properly and provide lasting protection.
Application
Fluoride is applied directly to the teeth in the form of a gel, foam, or varnish and only takes a few minutes to work its magic. If sealants are being applied, a thin protective coating is painted onto the grooves of the molars and hardened with a special light. Both treatments are quick, painless, and leave your teeth better protected right away.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of your teeth, gums, and soft tissues, along with a check for any early signs of decay or weakened enamel. We want to get a clear picture of how your whole mouth, or your child’s, looks and functions. Before recommending fluoride treatment, sealants, or both, we take the time to understand your oral health needs and goals, so we can help protect your smile in the way that works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Fluoride treatment is safe and widely used for both children and adults. The amount applied during a professional treatment is carefully measured to strengthen enamel effectively without any risk of harm.
Sealants are typically applied as soon as a child’s first and second permanent molars come in, usually around ages 6 and 12. Applying sealants early helps protect these teeth from decay right from the start.
Dental sealants can last several years with proper care, though your dentist will check them at regular checkups to make sure they’re still intact and reapply them if needed.
Absolutely. While children benefit greatly as their adult teeth come in, adults with a higher risk of decay, sensitive teeth, or deep grooves in their molars can also benefit from fluoride treatment and sealants.
Not at all. Both treatments are quick, painless, and non-invasive, with no drilling or anesthetic required. Most patients find the process comfortable and finish in just a few minutes.
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