Preventive & protective
Fluoride treatment and sealants for kids in Kharghar
The best filling is the one your child never needs. Fluoride strengthens enamel, and sealants cover the deep grooves of the back teeth where food and bacteria hide. Both are quick, painless and done in the chair with no drilling.
Fluoride strengthens, sealants shield. Together they protect the teeth that decay most.
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- Parents stay in the room, from hello to goodbye
When these help most
Prevention suits most children. It is especially useful when:
New back teeth have come through, with deep grooves that are hard to brush clean.
Your child has had cavities before and you want to avoid more.
Chalky white spots have appeared, which fluoride can help to strengthen.
Snacking or sweet drinks are a regular part of the day.
Braces are on, making the teeth harder to keep clean.
Brushing is a battle, and every extra layer of protection counts.
How it goes
Dry and clean
The teeth are cleaned and dried so the treatment can stick.
Fluoride varnish
A thin, sweet-tasting varnish is painted onto the teeth. It takes about a minute and does not hurt.
Sealant, where needed
On suitable back teeth, a thin protective coating is flowed into the grooves and set with a light.
A quick check
We check the sealant is smooth and comfortable to bite on, and tell you what to avoid for the rest of the day.
In detail
Fluoride and sealants, explained
What fluoride does
Fluoride makes enamel more resistant to the acid that bacteria make after sugar. Applied to the surface of the teeth, it can also help to repair the very earliest stage of decay, before a hole has formed.
It works alongside fluoride toothpaste at home, not instead of it. We will tell you how much toothpaste is right for your child’s age.
What sealants do
The chewing surfaces of back teeth are full of tiny pits and grooves that a toothbrush bristle cannot reach. A sealant is a thin coating that fills them in, so food and bacteria have nowhere to settle.
Sealing a tooth needs no drilling and no injection. Sealants are checked at routine visits and can be topped up if they wear.
After the visit
- Soft food is best for the first few hours after fluoride varnish, and we will say how long to wait before brushing.
- Avoid very sticky sweets, which can pull at a sealant.
- Carry on with normal brushing and flossing.
- Let us check the sealants at each checkup.
Questions, answered
If yours is not here, call the clinic and ask. Nothing about a child’s teeth or comfort is too small to check.
Call +91 96190 00971Is fluoride safe for children?
Used in the right amounts, fluoride is a well-established way to protect children’s teeth. We choose how much to use for your child’s age, and a varnish uses only a very small amount.
Which teeth get sealants?
Mostly the back teeth, because they have the deepest grooves. Dr. Nupur will look at each tooth and tell you which ones would benefit.
Can baby teeth be sealed?
Sometimes, if the grooves are deep and the tooth will be in the mouth for years. We will advise tooth by tooth.
Does it hurt?
No. Nothing is drilled and there are no injections. Children mainly notice the taste of the varnish.
Do sealants last forever?
They can last for years but do wear, which is why we check them at routine visits and replace them if needed.