Protecting Your Teeth From The Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatment is particularly beneficial for children as their adult teeth emerge. It strengthens teeth and helps fight tooth decay by replenishing minerals lost due to acids from food and plaque. Fluoride not only prevents further weakening but can even reverse early damage, making teeth more resilient and less prone to cavities.
Dental Sealants
Molars often have deep grooves that trap food and plaque, making them difficult to clean. When children get new molars, dental sealants can be applied to seal these grooves, preventing food and plaque buildup. Sealants act as a protective shield, safeguarding the teeth from decay.
Why Opt for Sealants and Fluoride?
The Canadian Dental Association recommends using sealants on both baby and adult teeth when necessary, as determined by your dentist. Sealants are an essential part of maintaining healthy teeth, alongside proper nutrition, fluoride use, regular brushing and flossing, and routine dental check-ups. They provide a protective barrier against food and plaque, helping to prevent tooth decay.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Think of your enamel as a hard protective coat. Beneath it lies the softer dentin, along with the pulp and nerve of your tooth. Dentin isn’t very good at blocking sensations from hot, cold, or sour foods. If your enamel wears away, you’ll feel these sensations more intensely, leading to discomfort. Fluoride and sealants work to keep your enamel strong and intact, protecting your teeth from increased sensitivity to temperature and flavour.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
When enamel wears down, it can continue to decay, eventually forming a cavity. This leads to tooth sensitivity and exposes the dentin, increasing the risk of infection and potential need for a root canal. Fluoride treatments help rebuild enamel, and sealants protect vulnerable areas from plaque buildup. Both methods prevent further decay, strengthening your teeth in the process.
Save Money in the Long Run
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Investing in fluoride treatments and sealants now is an affordable way to prevent tooth decay from worsening. Left unchecked, decay can lead to costly dental procedures later on.
The Fluoridation And Sealant Process
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatments are typically performed during your annual dental check-up and cleaning, helping to keep your teeth strong and healthy over time. Our professional fluoride treatment is stronger than the store-bought versions and is applied using foam or gel in trays for both your upper and lower teeth. This process takes only a few minutes at the end of your cleaning. For optimal results, it’s best to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after the treatment.
Dental Sealant application
Sealants are applied more selectively, usually when new molars emerge or if your dentist spots areas that may be at risk of cavities. The application is quick, easy, and painless. The dentist will clean and dry the tooth, apply a mild gel to roughen the surface, rinse and dry again, then press the sealant into the grooves of the tooth. A special blue light is used to harden the sealant, ensuring it stays in place. Your bite will feel natural and comfortable after the procedure.
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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 properly absorb into your tooth enamel, maximizing its effectiveness.
Yes, fluoride is a natural mineral found in some drinking water. Studies have shown that communities with fluoridated water experience less tooth decay. Fluoride treatments have been safely used for generations to prevent cavities.
Dental sealant is applied to the chewing surfaces of molars to create a protective barrier over the grooves and fissures. This helps prevent decay by keeping food and plaque out of these vulnerable areas.
Dental sealants can last up to 10 years with proper care, including regular brushing, flossing, and routine dentist visits. Avoiding excessive acidic foods and drinks, especially before bedtime, helps extend their lifespan. If a sealant becomes damaged, your dentist can easily repair it.
No, dental sealants will not change how you chew. They are thin coatings that won’t be noticeable, and they simply act as a protective layer to keep your teeth healthy.
No, dental sealants aren’t just for children. While they are commonly applied to protect new molars in kids, adults can also benefit from sealants, especially if they have deep grooves in their teeth that are prone to decay.
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