Protecting Your Teeth from the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is especially beneficial for children as their adult teeth come in. Fluoride helps combat tooth decay by remineralizing the enamel. Acids from plaque and food can weaken enamel, but fluoride reverses this process, strengthening it and making it more resistant to decay. It’s a simple and highly effective treatment to keep your child’s teeth healthy and cavity-free.
Dental Sealants
The biting surfaces of molars have grooves that can trap food particles and plaque, making them more susceptible to decay. Dental sealants offer an extra layer of protection. When your child’s new molars erupt, applying a dental sealant helps protect these vulnerable areas from decay and cavities.
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
The Kitchener Dentist team recommends fluoride treatments and dental sealants as an important part of a preventive care program. The Canadian Dental Association supports the use of sealants on both primary and permanent teeth, based on a risk assessment by a dentist. Fluoride and sealants work together to support healthy teeth, along with regular checkups, good oral hygiene, and optimal nutrition.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Fluoride and sealants help maintain enamel integrity, preventing sensitivity to hot, cold, and acidic foods.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
Fluoride strengthens enamel, reducing the risk of cavities, and can even reverse early-stage decay.
Save Money in the Long Run
Preventing decay with fluoride treatments and sealants helps you avoid more costly procedures down the line.
The Fluoridation and Sealant Process
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are often applied after your child’s routine cleaning and exam. This process uses a stronger fluoride solution than over-the-counter options, ensuring maximum effectiveness. The fluoride is typically applied in a gel or foam form in upper and lower trays and left on the teeth for a few minutes. For the best results, we recommend waiting at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking.
Dental Sealant Application
Applying dental sealants is a quick, painless procedure that requires no drilling or freezing. The dentist will clean and dry the tooth, apply a mild acidic gel to roughen the surface for the best bond, and then place the sealant into the grooves of the tooth. A special light is used to cure the sealant, and once completed, your child’s bite will feel natural and comfortable.
Contact us today
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
It’s best to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after fluoride treatment to allow the fluoride to fully absorb into your tooth enamel and provide the maximum benefit.
Yes! Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been proven to prevent tooth decay. It’s added to drinking water and is a staple of dental care routines worldwide.
Dental sealants are applied to the biting surfaces of molars to prevent decay in hard-to-reach grooves.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, dental sealants can last up to 10 years. If they become worn or chipped, they can be easily repaired.
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