Protecting your teeth from the very start
Fluoride Treatment
Children especially benefit from fluoride treatments. As adult teeth come in, fluoride helps fight tooth decay through remineralization. Acids from plaque and food can 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
Molars have grooves and fissures 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 those areas clean and prevent decay.
Protect your family’s smiles with trusted care from a Dentist in Toronto, Ontario. Contact us today to schedule fluoride treatments and sealant applications.
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 assessment by a dentist. Sealants are a key part of a complete prevention program that includes good nutrition, proper fluoride exposure, oral hygiene, and regular dental exams.
Reduce tooth sensitivity
The enamel is the outermost layer of a tooth. Beneath it are dentin, pulp, and nerve. While dentin supports the tooth structure, it cannot protect the nerve from hot, cold, acidic, or sticky foods. If enamel thins or wears away, teeth become sensitive. Fluoride and sealants keep enamel strong so it can shield sensitive dentin.
Prevent and reverse decay
Worn enamel can lead to cavities. Exposed dentin not only causes sensitivity but increases the risk of infection, which can be painful and require a root canal. Fluoride treatment rebuilds enamel and sealants protect vulnerable areas, preventing decay and strengthening teeth.
Save money in the long run
Preventive fluoride and sealant treatments are affordable and help avoid costly procedures that result from untreated decay.
The fluoride and sealant process
Fluoride treatments are typically applied once a year during routine cleanings and exams. Sealants are applied as needed, often when a new molar appears or if a dentist spots a risk area.
Fluoride treatment
Our fluoride treatments are stronger than over-the-counter products because they are administered by dental professionals. We use foam or gel applied in trays for upper and lower teeth. The treatment takes only a few minutes, usually at the end of your cleaning. After treatment, avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to maximize benefits.
Dental sealant application
Applying sealants is quick and painless. There is no drilling or freezing required. The dentist cleans and dries the tooth, applies a mild acid gel to roughen the surface for bonding, rinses and dries again, then presses the sealant into grooves. A special blue light cures the sealant, and your 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
Waiting 30 minutes lets the fluoride fully absorb into your enamel and do its protective work.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in some drinking water sources. Scientists discovered that communities with fluoridated water had less tooth decay. Since then, fluoride has been safely added to dental care routines worldwide and has helped prevent decay for generations.
Sealants bond to the chewing surfaces of molars and shield the vulnerable grooves from decay-causing plaque.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, sealants can last up to 10 years. If sealants chip or wear down, a dentist or hygienist can easily repair them.
Google Verified Patient Reviews
Just Call - Booking Is That Easy!
Give Us a Call
Tell Us What You Need
Pick a Time That Works for You
