Protecting your teeth from the very start
Fluoride Treatment
Children especially benefit from fluoride treatment. As adult teeth come in, fluoride helps fight tooth decay through a process called remineralization. Acids from plaque and foods wear down tooth enamel by removing essential minerals. Fluoride treatment stops and reverses this process, making enamel stronger and more resistant to decay.
Dental Sealants
The chewing surfaces of molars have many grooves that easily trap plaque and food particles, which can be hard to clean. When children get new molars, dental sealants create a protective shield to keep debris out, protect natural teeth, and prevent decay.
Why choose sealants and fluoride?
The Canadian Dental Association supports the careful use of sealants on both baby and adult teeth based on a risk evaluation by a dentist. Sealants are an important part of a full prevention plan that includes good nutrition, proper fluoride use, regular brushing and flossing, and routine dental exams.
Protect your family’s smile with expert care from a Dentist Vancouver families trust. Contact us today to learn more about fluoride treatments and sealants.
Reduce tooth sensitivity
Enamel is the outermost layer of a tooth. Beneath it are dentin, pulp, and nerve. Dentin supports tooth structure but cannot protect the nerve from hot or cold foods or acids. When enamel wears down, teeth become sensitive. Fluoride and sealants help keep enamel strong so it can protect the sensitive parts beneath.
Prevent and reverse decay
Worn enamel can lead to cavities. Sensitive dentin exposed by enamel loss is more prone to infection, which can be painful and require root canal treatment. Fluoride rebuilds enamel, and sealants shield vulnerable areas to prevent decay and strengthen teeth.
Save money in the long run
Prevention is always less costly than treatment. Fluoride and sealants are affordable ways to avoid expensive procedures that become necessary if decay is left untreated.
The fluoride and sealant process
Fluoride treatments are typically added to your child’s routine cleaning and exam once a year. Sealants are applied when needed, often after a new molar appears or if a dentist spots a vulnerable area.
Fluoride treatment
Our fluoride treatment is stronger than over the counter options because it is administered by dental professionals. Most often, fluoride is applied as foam or gel in upper and lower trays. The process only takes a few minutes after your cleaning. We ask patients not to eat or drink for 30 minutes after treatment to maximize benefits.
Dental sealant application
Applying sealants is simple and painless. There is no drilling or freezing needed. The dentist cleans and dries the tooth, applies a mild acidic gel to roughen the surface for a strong bond, rinses it off, dries again, then presses sealant into the grooves. A special blue light hardens the sealant. Your bite will feel 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
Your dentist or hygienist will advise waiting 30 minutes after treatment so the fluoride can fully absorb into your enamel.
Fluoride is a natural mineral found in small amounts in some drinking water. Scientists discovered that people near fluoridated water sources had fewer cavities. Since then, fluoride has been safely added to water and dental care worldwide to prevent tooth decay for generations.
Sealants are bonded to the chewing surfaces of molars to protect grooves and fissures from decay.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, sealants can last up to 10 years. If they become chipped or worn, a dentist or hygienist can easily repair them.
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