Found naturally in water and many fruits and vegetables as well as being in toothpaste, fluoride, calcium and phosphate increases the strength of tooth enamel. This makes teeth more resistant to food acid and helps prevent tooth decay. We are best dentist in fluoride treatment Redcliffe
A fluoride treatment Redcliffe from John Street Dental in Redcliffe is advisable for children who have a number of cavities or are at risk of developing cavities. It’s a very simple, pain-free process completed by one of our dentists and only takes a few minutes.
Firstly, the teeth are cleaned to remove any food debris or plaque build-up. Then a high concentrate fluoride foam or gel is placed into a dental tray (which is like a small mouthguard) and placed over the teeth and left for a few minutes. Sometimes a fluoride varnish may be used. This is painted on to the tooth surface like nail polish.
After the fluoride treatment Redcliffe is complete your child shouldn’t eat or drink for 30 minutes. This will ensure the fluoride has penetrated into the enamel.
A composite filling is made of a resin material similar in consistency as toothpaste and is applied to the tooth surface in thin layers. It is hardened by a UV light, then shaped and polished, restoring your tooth’s form and function.
Composite fillings are less expensive and can be completed in a single appointment, occasionally without the need for anaesthetic.
Our dentist matches the colour of composites to neighbouring teeth for a more natural appearance, making the filling indistinguishable
Composite resin fillings often are made smaller than amalgam fillings and require less tooth preparation, thereby saving more natural tooth structure.
Composite fillings are used to restore strength and appearance. They are also less sensitive to hot and cold temperature changes in the mouth; therefore there is less chance that the tooth will fracture because of the filling.
Maintaining a thorough at-home oral health routine and scheduling check-up appointments with the John Street Dental team every six months will ensure your new white porcelain or composite fillings last for many years to come.
