Protecting Your Teeth from the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are especially beneficial for children. As adult teeth emerge, fluoride helps prevent tooth decay through remineralization, strengthening enamel and making teeth more resistant to decay by reversing the effects of acid erosion.
Dental Sealants
The grooves in molars can trap plaque and food, making them harder to clean. Dental sealants provide a protective shield on these surfaces, keeping out food and bacteria, preventing decay, and safeguarding new molars.
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Enamel is the outer layer of a tooth, and beneath it lies the dentin, pulp, and nerve. While dentin supports the tooth, it doesn’t protect the nerve from hot, cold, or acidic foods. Thin or worn enamel can cause sensitivity. Fluoride and sealants help maintain enamel integrity, keeping it strong and protecting sensitive dentin.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
Worn enamel can lead to ongoing decay and cavity formation. Exposed dentin also increases the risk of infection, which could require a root canal. Fluoride treatments and sealants help rebuild enamel and protect teeth from plaque buildup, preventing decay and strengthening your teeth.
Save Money in the Long Run
Prevention is more cost-effective than treatment. Fluoride and sealants are affordable treatments that help avoid more expensive dental procedures if tooth decay is left untreated.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are typically added to your child’s annual teeth cleaning and exam. The fluoride used in our office is stronger than over-the-counter products because it’s applied by dental professionals. The most common fluoride treatment involves foam or gel placed in upper and lower trays. The treatment only takes a few minutes, and we recommend that the patient avoids eating or drinking for 30 minutes afterward to allow the fluoride to fully absorb and work its magic.
Dental Sealant Application
Applying dental sealants is quick, easy, and painless. No drilling or freezing is required. First, the dentist will clean and dry the tooth, then apply a mild acidic gel to help the sealant bond more effectively. After rinsing and drying the tooth, the dentist will apply the sealant to the grooves and cure it with a special blue light. The result is a smooth, comfortable bite and a protective shield against decay.
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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
After fluoride treatment, it’s important to wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking. This allows the fluoride to fully absorb into your tooth enamel and provide the maximum benefits.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in some drinking water sources. It helps prevent tooth decay, and its benefits were discovered when researchers noticed that people living near fluoridated water sources had fewer cavities. Fluoride treatment has been safely used worldwide for generations to prevent dental decay.
Dental sealant is applied to the biting surfaces of molars to protect the grooves and fissures from decay, acting as a protective shield.
Dental sealants can last up to 10 years with good oral hygiene and regular checkups. To maintain their effectiveness, brush and floss regularly, and avoid acidic foods and drinks, especially before bed. If sealants become chipped or worn, your dentist or hygienist can easily repair them.
Fluoride treatments are typically recommended once a year, but depending on your oral health and risk for cavities, your dentist may suggest more frequent treatments.
No, dental sealants can be beneficial for both children and adults, especially for those with deep grooves in their molars or those at higher risk for cavities.
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