Fluoride & sealants in Nashua, NH

Fluoride is a natural mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and helps repair the earliest stages of decay before a cavity forms. Fluoride toothpaste and community water provide daily protection. A professional fluoride treatment adds a concentrated layer that is painted onto the teeth in seconds after a cleaning. We may recommend it for children, for adults with frequent cavities, dry mouth, exposed roots, sensitive teeth, or braces, and for patients who have had a lot of dental work.

Both treatments are quick and comfortable, with no drilling or numbing. For fluoride, we paint a varnish onto clean teeth. It's best to skip eating, hot drinks, and brushing for a few hours afterward so it can soak in. For sealants, we clean and dry each tooth and apply a mild conditioning gel. Then we paint on the sealant and harden it with a curing light. We check sealants at every visit and touch them up if needed.