Protecting Teeth from the Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride strengthens developing teeth and helps prevent decay through a natural process called remineralization. As adult teeth emerge, fluoride restores essential minerals to the enamel, making it more resistant to acids from plaque and food. Regular treatments keep enamel strong and help children maintain healthy smiles as they grow.
Dental Sealants
The chewing surfaces of molars contain tiny grooves that can trap food and bacteria, making them harder to clean. Applying a dental sealant forms a thin, protective layer that blocks plaque and food particles, safeguarding these vulnerable teeth from cavities and decay. Dental sealants give children’s new molars extra protection for long-lasting oral health.
Why Choose Sealants and Fluoride
The Canadian Dental Association recommends the selective use of dental sealants for both primary and permanent teeth when advised by a dentist. Sealants are an important part of a full preventive care plan that also includes healthy eating habits, regular dental exams, and consistent fluoride exposure. Together, these steps help maintain strong, healthy teeth.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Enamel is the protective outer layer of a tooth. Beneath it lies dentin, pulp, and nerve tissue. Dentin supports the tooth but cannot shield nerves from heat, cold, or acidic foods. If enamel thins or wears down, teeth become sensitive. Fluoride treatments and dental sealants help keep enamel strong so it can protect the sensitive dentin underneath.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
When enamel wears away, it exposes dentin and increases the risk of infection, which can lead to cavities or even the need for a root canal. Fluoride rebuilds enamel through remineralization, while sealants block plaque and bacteria, helping to stop early decay and strengthen teeth.
Save Money Over Time
Preventive care is far less expensive than treating advanced decay. Applying fluoride and sealants now can avoid the cost of more extensive dental work in the future, making them a smart investment in long-term oral health.
How Treatments Are Applied
Fluoride treatments and dental sealants are simple, preventive steps that protect teeth from decay and keep enamel strong. These treatments are especially helpful for children as their permanent teeth emerge, but adults can benefit from the added protection as well.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are typically included with a child’s regular teeth cleaning and exam. Professional-strength fluoride, applied as a foam or gel in upper and lower trays, is stronger and more effective than store-bought products. The application takes only a few minutes at the end of a cleaning. For maximum benefit, patients should avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after treatment to allow the fluoride to fully absorb and strengthen enamel.
Dental Sealant Application
Dental sealants provide painless protection with no drilling or freezing required. The dentist carefully cleans and dries the tooth, then applies a mild acidic gel to create a slightly rough surface for the best bond. After rinsing and drying again, the sealant is placed into the tooth’s grooves and hardened with a special blue light. The finished sealant forms a smooth, natural bite and a durable shield that helps prevent cavities.
Contact Us Today
Schedule your initial consultation and exam to start your path to a healthier smile. During your visit, we will examine your teeth, gums, and soft tissues, as well as the overall function and alignment of your bite. Our goal is to understand how your entire mouth looks and works before planning any treatment. Most importantly, we want to learn what you hope to achieve so we can create a plan that supports the health and appearance of your smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your dentist will recommend waiting about 30 minutes after a fluoride application before eating or drinking. This pause allows the fluoride to fully absorb into the enamel for maximum protection.
Yes. Professional fluoride treatments use a safe concentration of fluoride to strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent cavities for both kids and adults.
Dental sealants create a thin, protective barrier over the grooves of back teeth, helping to block food and plaque from settling in places that are hard to clean and prone to decay.
Sealants are most effective when applied soon after the permanent molars erupt, usually between the ages of 6 and 12, to protect these teeth from the start.
Yes. By strengthening enamel, fluoride can protect the sensitive dentin underneath, reducing discomfort from hot, cold, or acidic foods and drinks.
Most patients benefit from a professional fluoride treatment once a year during their regular teeth cleaning, though your dentist may recommend more frequent applications based on your oral health.
Absolutely. Both treatments can help adults protect enamel, lower the risk of cavities, and maintain strong, healthy teeth well into adulthood.
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