Sealants & Fluoride Treatment
in Northeast Brampton
Dental sealants and fluoride treatments are simple, painless ways to protect your child's teeth from cavities. At Gardenbrooke Dental in Northeast Brampton, we apply sealants and professional fluoride to help children keep healthy teeth for years to come.
What Are Sealants and Fluoride?
Sealants are thin protective coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth, where food and bacteria collect in deep grooves. Professional fluoride varnish strengthens enamel against acid.
Benefits
- Helps protect back teeth from cavities.
- Painless, with no drilling and no needles.
- Lasts several years with regular monitoring.
- Strengthens enamel with fluoride.
- Can reduce future dental treatment and anxiety.
When Are Sealants Applied?
Sealants work best when placed as soon as permanent molars erupt, usually around age 6 for first molars and around age 12 for second molars. Some dentists also seal baby molars in children at high cavity risk.
The Process
- Cleaning: the tooth is cleaned and dried.
- Gentle etching: a mild gel helps the sealant bond.
- Sealant application: liquid sealant is painted onto the chewing surface.
- Curing: a special light hardens it in seconds.
- Fluoride: a fluoride varnish is applied and left to absorb.
Before Your Visit
- Tell your child it is a quick, gentle visit.
- Let us know about any allergies.
- Brush and floss as usual.
- Bring your insurance or CDCP information.
After Your Treatment
- Your child can usually eat soon after. Follow any instructions about fluoride.
- Avoid very sticky foods that may pull at sealants.
- Keep brushing twice a day and flossing daily.
- We check sealants at each visit and repair them if needed.
- Call us if a sealant feels rough or has chipped.
How Long Do Sealants Last?
With proper care, sealants can last five to ten years.
Cost and Coverage
Sealants start from $50 per tooth. Fluoride is priced per visit. We can review insurance, NIHB and CDCP coverage with you.
Why Choose Gardenbrooke Dental
- Gentle care for children from Dr. Tanya Khattra, DDS.
- Same-day appointments available.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age are sealants recommended?
As soon as permanent molars erupt, usually around age 6 for first molars and around age 12 for second molars. Some children at high cavity risk may have baby molars sealed.
Are sealants and fluoride treatments safe for children?
Yes. Both are among the most thoroughly studied preventive treatments. Professional fluoride is applied to the surface, and the amount absorbed is minimal.
How long do sealants last?
With proper care, five to ten years. We check them at each visit and re-seal or repair as needed.
Is the treatment painful?
No. It is painless, with no drilling and no needles.
How much do sealants cost?
Sealants start from $50 per tooth.
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- Phone: (905) 913-7878
- Address: 275 Gardenbrooke Trail, Brampton, ON L6P 4M6
- New patients are always welcome, and same-day appointments are available. We are open seven days a week.