Fluoride And Dental Sealants​
Fluoride is effective in preventing cavities and tooth decay by coating your teeth and preventing plaque from building up and hardening on the surface of your teeth.
A fluoride treatment takes just a few minutes. After the treatment, your child may be asked not to rinse, eat, or drink for at least 10 to 30 minutes in order to allow the teeth to absorb the fluoride.
Sealants are terrific preventive dentistry treatments designed to save your child’s teeth from decay that starts in the deep grooves of the back molars. This is a simple and virtually painless procedure. The teeth are first cleaned and then a resin sealant is placed in the grooves of the back teeth. This durable sealant works to prevent bacteria from causing cavities in these grooves. Sealants can prevent severe damage from occurring along the back teeth, which can ultimately save you from more extensive treatment down the road.
Dental sealants are generally applied to children’s first permanent back teeth but are beneficial in any tooth with deep grooves and a high risk of cavities.
