Brantford Mall Dental - Brantford

Fluoride Treatment in Brantford

Protect and strengthen tooth enamel and shield molars from cavities and decay.
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Protecting your teeth from the very start

Fluoride Treatment

Children in particular benefit from fluoride treatment. As adult teeth come in, fluoride treatments help combat tooth decay through a process called remineralization. Acids from plaque and from the food we eat can wear down tooth enamel by sapping teeth of certain essential minerals. Fluoride treatment stops and reverses this process making tooth enamel stronger and more resistant to decay.

Dental Sealants

The biting surfaces of molars have plenty of grooves and fissures that can easily trap acidic plaque or food particles which may be difficult to clean. When children get new molars, dental sealant can be used to keep gunk out, protect their natural teeth and prevent decay. Dental sealants provide a protective shield for those vulnerable areas.

Why opt for sealants and fluoride?

The Canadian Dental Association supports the appropriate and selective use of sealants for both primary and permanent teeth based on a risk assessment and diagnosis by a dentist. According to the CDA, sealants are an important component of a comprehensive preventive program, which includes nutritional counselling, optimal fluoride exposure, good oral hygiene and regular dental examinations.

Reduce tooth sensitivity

The enamel is just the outter-most layer of a tooth. Underneath the enamel, a tooth is made up of dentin, pulp and nerve. Dentin helps support the structure of your tooth but it can’t protect the nerve of the tooth from hot and cold or acid and sticky foods. If the enamel becomes thin and worn, teeth will become sensitive. Fluoride and sealants keep the enamel in tip-top condition so that it can continue to protect your sensitive dentin from the elements.

Prevent and reverse decay

Worn enamel can continue to decay until a cavity forms. In addition to causing tooth sensitivity, exposed dentin comes with the added risk of infection which can be extremely painful and may require a root canal to save the tooth. Rebuilding enamel with fluoride treatment and shielding problem areas from plaque build-up helps to prevent decay and even strengthens teeth.

Save money in the long run

An ounce of prevention now is worth a pound of cure tomorrow. Fluoride and sealants are a relatively inexpensive treatment and will prevent the need for more costly procedures that would be required if tooth decay is allowed to progress.

The fluoridation and sealant process

Fluoride treatments are usually added on to your child’s routine teeth cleaning and exam once a year. Sealants are applied as needed, usually, after a new molar erupts or if the dentist recognizes a problem area on the biting surface of a tooth.

Fluoride treatment

The fluoride treatment we use is stronger than store-bought because it is administered by medical professionals in our office. Our most common fluoride treatment comes in the form of foam or gel in an upper and lower tray. Fluoride only takes a few minutes to apply at the end of your teeth cleaning. We will ask that the patient avoids eating or drinking for 30 minutes after treatment for maximum benefits.

Dental Sealant application

Dental sealants are very easy to apply and completely painless. There is no drilling required and you won’t need freezing. The dentist will carefully clean and dry the tooth. A mild acidic gel will be applied to the tooth to make the surface a little rough for the strongest bond. The dentist will rinse the gel off after a few seconds, dry the tooth again and then press and apply sealant into the grooves of the tooth. A special blue light is used to cure the sealant. Your bite should still feel natural and comfortable when it’s done.

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

Your dentist or hygienist will advise you to wait 30 minutes after fluoride treatment before eating or drinking. This waiting period gives the fluoride a chance to absorb into your tooth enamel and do its thing.
Did you know that fluoride is actually a naturally occurring mineral? Small concentrations of fluoride are naturally present in some sources of drinking water. Scientists caught on to the benefits of fluoride when it was noticed that people who lived near fluorinated sources of water had less tooth decay. Since then, fluoride has been added to other sources of drinking water and to routine dental care regimens. Fluoride treatment has been safely preventing dental decay all over the world for generations.
Dental sealant is bonded to the biting surfaces of molars and acts as a shield to protect the vulnerable grooves and fissures of teeth from decay.
Dental sealants can last up to 10 years with routine oral hygiene and regular checkups. Make sure to brush and floss regularly and avoid acidic food and drink, especially before bed. If dental sealants become chipped or worn, a dentist or hygienist can easily repair it.

Google Verified Patient Reviews

Christine Boast
1 month ago
I was so nervous and anxious about going to the dentist upon arriving here they were nothing but kind and caring and put my mind at ease. They are all very friendly and overall fantastic. Highly recommend Brantford Mall Dental
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Farah Xs
1 month ago
Dr Sam is one of the best dentists I’ve been to, his work is great and he’s very gentle. Would definitely recommend him for all my family and friends. The staff are also super friendly!
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Debra Brown
2 months ago
This is absolutely the best place both in work done and their incredible customer service. I have been going here for 20 years and will never change. We even moved to Delhi four years ago with no questioning or thoughts at all about switching to a place closer. I can honestly say that Dr Marianne Ghanime has literally changed my life. I was very insecure and feeling uncomfortable with my smile and how my teeth were and I couldn’t afford braces or have coverage for them but with her incredible gift and thinking outside the box she helped to create and give me the most beautiful smile ever. Now I can’t stop smiling. In seeing her work after she finished it literally brought me to tears in a very good way. I know some may say oh it’s cosmetic but it was life changing for me and gave me confidence I didn’t have before getting this done. I call her my angel and she truly is. She does incredible work and truly cares. Thank you for all that you do 🙏💞💞💞💞
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Kris Boulton
3 months ago
The staff at this location is always so friendly from the front desk all the way to the dentist. Today’s visit was for my son who needed fillings. The dental hygienist was so good with my son showing him the tools and what they do. They are very good with children and such a positive team.
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Lorie Hawkins
4 months ago
You have the best staff! The dentist and assistant were fantastic and worked really well together and I told them so. First time with either! The assistant was spot on, no pinching my lip, spraying my face, attentive. She was awesome! And your front desk girls,, no question the best you could have! Zero complaints!
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Christine Boast
1 month ago
I was so nervous and anxious about going to the dentist upon arriving here they were nothing but kind and caring and put my mind at ease. They are all very friendly and overall fantastic. Highly recommend Brantford Mall Dental
More
Farah Xs
1 month ago
Dr Sam is one of the best dentists I’ve been to, his work is great and he’s very gentle. Would definitely recommend him for all my family and friends. The staff are also super friendly!
More
Debra Brown
2 months ago
This is absolutely the best place both in work done and their incredible customer service. I have been going here for 20 years and will never change. We even moved to Delhi four years ago with no questioning or thoughts at all about switching to a place closer. I can honestly say that Dr Marianne Ghanime has literally changed my life. I was very insecure and feeling uncomfortable with my smile and how my teeth were and I couldn’t afford braces or have coverage for them but with her incredible gift and thinking outside the box she helped to create and give me the most beautiful smile ever. Now I can’t stop smiling. In seeing her work after she finished it literally brought me to tears in a very good way. I know some may say oh it’s cosmetic but it was life changing for me and gave me confidence I didn’t have before getting this done. I call her my angel and she truly is. She does incredible work and truly cares. Thank you for all that you do 🙏💞💞💞💞
More
Kris Boulton
3 months ago
The staff at this location is always so friendly from the front desk all the way to the dentist. Today’s visit was for my son who needed fillings. The dental hygienist was so good with my son showing him the tools and what they do. They are very good with children and such a positive team.
More
Lorie Hawkins
4 months ago
You have the best staff! The dentist and assistant were fantastic and worked really well together and I told them so. First time with either! The assistant was spot on, no pinching my lip, spraying my face, attentive. She was awesome! And your front desk girls,, no question the best you could have! Zero complaints!
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