Sealants &
Fluoride Treatments
The two most effective preventive treatments for children's teeth — simple, painless, and dramatically effective at preventing cavities.
Fluoride Treatments
The two most effective preventive treatments for children's teeth — simple, painless, and dramatically effective at preventing cavities.
Prevention Is the
Best Investment
Cavities are among the most common childhood diseases — but they're almost entirely preventable with the right tools. Dental sealants and fluoride treatments are the two most proven preventive interventions available.
Applied at routine check-up appointments, they create a powerful combination of protection that dramatically reduces your child's cavity risk throughout childhood and into adolescence.
- Cavities are the most common chronic childhood condition
- Untreated decay causes pain that affects eating, sleep, and school concentration
- Baby teeth hold space for permanent teeth — losing them early causes alignment problems
- Preventive treatments cost a fraction of filling a cavity
- Children with cavity-free childhoods typically maintain better oral health as adults
How Each Treatment
Protects Your Child
Dental Sealants
A thin, tooth-coloured resin coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars) — the most cavity-prone area. The sealant fills in the deep pits and grooves where food and bacteria get trapped. Applied in one short appointment, no drilling required, painless, and highly effective for up to 10 years.
Fluoride Treatments
Professional fluoride varnish applied to all teeth during check-ups. Fluoride incorporates into developing enamel and makes it significantly harder and more resistant to acid attack. Takes under a minute and is completely painless. Recommended every 6 months for children at moderate to high cavity risk.
The Case for
Preventive Care
Up to 80% Fewer Cavities
Studies show sealants reduce cavity risk in back teeth by up to 80% — one of the most effective preventive interventions in dentistry.
Completely Painless
No drilling, no needles, no discomfort — both sealants and fluoride are over in minutes with zero pain for your child.
Cost Effective
Sealants and fluoride cost a fraction of a filling, and far less than the stress and expense of treating a child in pain.
Safe for Children
Both treatments are approved, proven, and routinely recommended by the Canadian Dental Association for children.
What Happens
At Your Child's Visit
01
Teeth Cleaned
A thorough clean ensures the sealant bonds to a clean, plaque-free surface for maximum effectiveness and longevity.
02
Teeth Isolated & Dried
Moisture compromises bonding — we use small cotton rolls to keep the tooth dry during sealant application.
03
Sealant Applied
A liquid resin is painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth and cured with a blue light in seconds — no discomfort at all.
04
Fluoride Applied
Fluoride varnish is painted onto all teeth with a small brush and sets within minutes. Your child avoids eating or drinking for 30 minutes after.
Common Questions
At what age should my child get sealants?
Sealants are typically applied as soon as the first permanent molars erupt, usually around age 6–7. A second set is applied when the second permanent molars come in, around age 12–13.
Are sealants safe?
Yes. Dental sealants have been studied for decades and are recommended by every major dental and pediatric health organisation. The resin used is BPA-free.
My child's teeth look fine — do they still need fluoride?
Yes. Fluoride works at a microscopic level to strengthen enamel before cavities form. It's preventive, not reactive — by the time a cavity is visible, it's already progressed significantly.
Protect Your Child's Smile Early
Book a preventive appointment — a few minutes today can prevent years of dental problems.