Protecting Your Teeth from the Very Start
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a game changer, especially for kids. As adult teeth begin to emerge, fluoride treatment helps strengthen enamel and fight decay through a process called remineralization. Acids from plaque and food can strip essential minerals from enamel. Fluoride reverses that damage and makes your enamel more resistant to future decay.
Dental Sealants
Molars have deep grooves that love to trap food and plaque. These spots can be tough to clean, especially for kids. Sealants act like a shield, sealing out debris and bacteria. They help prevent cavities before they start and protect your child’s natural teeth as they grow.
Why Choose Sealants and Fluoride
The Canadian Dental Association recommends fluoride and sealants as part of a full prevention plan that includes good oral hygiene, regular dental checkups, and healthy eating habits. At our Dentist Office North Vancouver residents trust, we use these tools to protect smiles at every stage of life and stop problems before they start.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Enamel is the outermost layer of the tooth, but once it wears down, your dentin is exposed. That leads to hot and cold sensitivity and discomfort with acidic or sticky foods. Fluoride and sealants help keep your enamel strong so your teeth stay comfortable and protected.
Prevent and Reverse Decay
When enamel wears down, cavities form. Worse yet, exposed dentin puts you at risk for infection and pain. Fluoride strengthens enamel and helps reverse early decay, while sealants create a physical barrier that blocks plaque from settling in.
Save Money in the Long Run
Preventive care is always the smarter investment. Fluoride treatments and sealants are low cost and effective, and they help you avoid more complex treatments like fillings, crowns, or root canals down the road.
How It Works
Fluoride Treatment
This quick and easy process is usually added to your child’s regular cleaning and checkup once a year. Our professional fluoride gel or foam is much more effective than what’s found in store bought toothpaste. Applied in trays for just a few minutes, the fluoride is then left undisturbed for 30 minutes after treatment to allow full absorption.
Sealant Application
Completely painless and no drilling required. The tooth is cleaned and dried. A mild gel is used to gently roughen the surface. The gel is rinsed, and the sealant is applied directly into the grooves of the tooth. A special blue light is used to harden it, leaving your bite feeling just as natural as before.
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
Waiting 30 minutes allows the fluoride to fully bond to your enamel. Eating or drinking too soon can wash it away and reduce its effectiveness.
Absolutely. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in some drinking water. It has been used for decades around the world to safely and effectively reduce tooth decay. It’s a staple in modern preventive dental care.
Sealants are placed on the chewing surfaces of molars to protect the grooves and pits where cavities often start. They are especially useful for children who are still developing brushing skills.
Sealants can last up to 10 years with proper care. Brushing, flossing, and avoiding overly acidic foods help extend their lifespan. If a sealant becomes chipped or worn, your dentist can easily repair or replace it.
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