Protecting Your Teeth from the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are especially helpful for children as their adult teeth begin to emerge. Fluoride prevents tooth decay by remineralizing enamel, making it stronger and more resistant to damage. It helps reverse the effects of acids produced by plaque and food.
Dental Sealants
The grooves and fissures on molars can trap plaque and food, making them hard to clean. Dental sealants are applied to new molars to protect these vulnerable areas from decay and keep teeth safe from food particles and acids.
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
The American Dental Association supports the selective use of sealants on both baby and permanent teeth based on a dentist’s diagnosis and risk assessment. Sealants are an important part of a complete preventive care plan that includes good nutrition, fluoride exposure, proper oral hygiene, and regular dental visits.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Enamel is the protective outer layer of your teeth, with dentin, pulp, and nerves underneath. When enamel thins or wears away, teeth become sensitive to hot, cold, and acidic foods. Fluoride and sealants help keep enamel healthy, protecting sensitive dentin beneath.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
Worn enamel can lead to cavities and painful infections that might require more extensive treatment such as root canals. Fluoride treatments and sealants strengthen enamel, protect teeth from further decay, reverse damage, and prevent future problems.
Save Money in the Long Run
Fluoride and sealants are cost effective treatments that help avoid expensive procedures later by protecting your teeth from decay.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is usually applied once a year during your child’s routine teeth cleaning. The professional fluoride we use is stronger than most store bought products and comes in foam or gel form. It is applied quickly at the end of the cleaning. We recommend waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking to maximize its benefits.
Dental Sealant Application
Applying dental sealants is a fast and painless procedure that does not involve drilling or freezing. The dentist cleans and dries the tooth, applies a mild acidic gel to prepare the surface, then places the sealant into the grooves of the tooth. A special blue 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
You should wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking to allow the fluoride to fully absorb into your enamel for maximum protection.
Fluoride is a natural mineral found in some drinking water sources. It has been safely used for generations to prevent tooth decay by strengthening enamel and reducing cavities.
Sealants protect the biting surfaces of molars by sealing the grooves and fissures, helping prevent decay and plaque buildup.
With proper oral hygiene, sealants can last up to 10 years. Regular dental checkups ensure they remain intact, and any wear or damage can be easily repaired.
Sealants work best on healthy teeth. If a tooth has a cavity, it must be treated before applying a sealant.
While sealants offer excellent protection, maintaining good oral hygiene is still essential. Sealants only protect the areas they cover and do not prevent decay elsewhere in the mouth.
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