Protecting Your Teeth from the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are a game-changer for kids. As permanent teeth emerge, fluoride helps fight decay by strengthening enamel through remineralization. It stops acids from stripping away essential minerals, keeping teeth stronger and more decay-resistant.
Dental Sealants
Molars have natural grooves that can trap plaque and food, making them more prone to cavities. Dental sealants act as a protective shield on new molars, keeping debris out and preventing decay. It’s an easy, effective way to protect those vulnerable areas.
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
The American Dental Association supports using sealants on both baby and permanent teeth based on a dentist’s risk assessment. Sealants are a key part of a comprehensive prevention plan that includes nutritional counseling, optimal fluoride exposure, good oral hygiene, and regular dental checkups.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Your tooth’s enamel is just the outer layer—beneath it lies dentin, pulp, and nerve. While dentin supports your tooth, it can’t protect the nerve from hot, cold, acidic, or sticky foods. When enamel wears thin, sensitivity sets in. Fluoride and sealants work together to keep your enamel strong, shielding your sensitive dentin.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
Worn enamel can lead to cavities and even expose dentin, increasing the risk of painful infections that may require a root canal. Fluoride treatments rebuild enamel, and sealants protect vulnerable areas from plaque buildup, preventing decay and strengthening your teeth.
Save Money in the Long Run
A little prevention now can save you from costly procedures later. Fluoride and sealants are affordable treatments that help avoid expensive repairs caused by tooth decay.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are typically added to your child’s routine cleaning and exam once a year. Our professional-grade fluoride, available as a foam or gel in upper and lower trays, is much stronger than store-bought versions. The treatment takes just a few minutes at the end of the cleaning, and we ask that the patient avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to maximize its benefits.
Dental Sealant Application
Sealants are applied as needed—usually after a new molar erupts or when a problem area is spotted on a tooth’s biting surface. The process is quick and completely painless, with no drilling or freezing required. The dentist will clean and dry the tooth, apply a mild acidic gel to roughen the surface for a better bond, rinse and dry again, and then press the sealant into the grooves. A special blue light cures the sealant, leaving your child’s bite 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 advise you to wait 30 minutes after fluoride treatment before eating or drinking. This waiting period allows the fluoride to fully absorb into your enamel, ensuring it works effectively to protect your teeth.
Yes, fluoride treatment is safe. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in some drinking water sources, and studies have shown that communities with fluoridated water have less tooth decay. For generations, fluoride has been safely used in dental care to prevent decay.
Dental sealants are applied to the biting surfaces of molars to act as a protective shield. They safeguard the vulnerable grooves and fissures from decay by keeping out plaque and food particles.
With proper oral hygiene and regular checkups, dental sealants can last up to 10 years. If they become chipped or worn, they can be easily repaired by your dentist or hygienist.
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