Fluoride treatments are one of the best things you can do for your children’s teeth. Fluoride treatments for children help keep teeth healthy and cavity free, especially when fluoride is not directly added to your drinking water.
At Absolute Dental, we have many years of expertise in providing comprehensive, fun, child-centered pediatric dental services, including child fluoride treatment in Reno.
Fluoride is part of an integrated preventative cavity approach. After brushing twice per day, flossing once, and visiting your dentist every six months, fluoride treatments are perhaps the best thing you can do for teeth.
Fluoride is a mineral that helps protect and even repair damaged tooth enamel when added to water, toothpaste, mouthwash, and through special fluoride treatments. Simply put, fluoride makes teeth more resistant to damage.
Professional fluoride treatment is a varnish or gel applied by dental professionals to the teeth. It’s generally either brushed directly on the teeth or placed into a mouthguard-like tray and placed on the teeth for a limited time. It’s quick, gentle, and pain-free, and can usually be performed by your dentist during a check-up and cleaning.
Many toothpastes and mouthwashes also contain fluoride, but the amount is not enough for full coverage. If your drinking water at home does not contain fluoride (especially notable if you use a well), you should have regular fluoride treatments done for both children and adults.
At Absolute Dental, we offer a gentle, stress-free, and educational approach to fluoride treatments for young patients.
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Benefits of Professional Fluoride Treatments for Kids
There are a number of benefits to pediatric fluoride application in Reno, Nevada. Pediatric fluoride varnish can:
Strengthen developing enamel, making teeth more resistant to decay.
Repair and remineralize early-stage tooth decay before cavities start.
Early childhood fluoride care is safe for nearly all children, including those with frequent cavities or weak enamel.
Who Should Get Fluoride Treatments?
All children, starting soon after teeth appear.
Treatments are especially important if children have a high cavity risk, live in non-fluoridated areas, or have weak enamel. Kids with braces, poor brushing habits, or early signs of decay are also encouraged to have treatments.
The Pediatric Fluoride Treatment Process at Absolute Dental
Absolute Dental uses a personalized approach with all of our patients. Visits generally begin with a dental exam, a thorough cleaning, and then fluoride application. The process is absolutely pain-free, takes just a few minutes, is totally safe, and will be almost enjoyable for your child.
Once the cleaning is finished, your child’s teeth will be dried, then the varnish or gel will be applied to the teeth. The varnish sets in just a few minutes and you can generally eat or drink after the procedure within an hour. Repeat applications should occur approximately every six months with a teeth cleaning, but this schedule can sometimes increase for high risk kids.
As always, we boast a fun, welcoming environment for all children, with gentle communication and positive reinforcement.
Absolute Dental is a preferred provider for most insurances, unions, and hotels that include: Aetna, Ameritas, Boon-Chapman, Caesars Palace, Cigna, Delta Dental, Diversified, Geha, Guardian, Harrah’s, HealthSCOPE Benefits, Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), Humana, Liberty, Met-Life, MGM-MIRAGE, Premier Access, The Standard, Station Casinos, Teachers Health Trust, United Concordia, United Healthcare, Venetian, and The Zenith. We also accept Medicaid.
If you do not see your dental insurance listed here, just give us a call to confirm!
Fluoride Varnish vs. Fluoride Gel vs. Home Products
Fluoride varnish and fluoride gel are the two main professional treatments for applying fluoride to the teeth. Varnish is applied directly to the teeth, while gel is applied into dental trays and held on the teeth for a short time.
Both of the above methods are excellent and your dentist can tell you which is the most suitable for you or your child. The largest difference is between home and professional products. Professional treatments offer higher concentration and more reliable cavity prevention than any home products.
You should also know that professional fluoride isn’t a replacement for daily brushing, but a valuable addition.
Is Fluoride Safe for Children?
Are professional children’s fluoride treatments safe? Emphatically, the answer is yes.
Why Choose Absolute Dental for Pediatric Fluoride Treatment in Reno?
Families all over Reno trust Absolute Dental for their children’s dental care because of our experienced, specially trained pediatric dentists and staff. We offer a fun, supportive, child-friendly office, with gentle and kind behavioral management techniques, coupled with the most high-tech facilities in the area.
Our advanced preventive dental technologies and educational experience for kids and parents are absolutely world class, and comprehensive family dental care-from fluoride to sealants and emergency care are all available when you need us.
We boast thousands of positive patient experiences and have been trusted by local families for many years. You can count on us to provide the care you need, when you need it, all at an affordable price.
Tips for Parents — Good Oral Health Habits Between Visits
Both you and your children should brush twice per day with fluoride toothpaste in age-appropriate amounts. Both you and your children should also floss once per day, preferably in the evening, and see a dentist for a check-up twice per year.
By following these guidelines, keeping sugar to a minimum, and receiving regular fluoride treatments, the whole family’s smiles will remain healthy, happy, and attractive for years to come.
If you need a dental appointment for your child, schedule one today. A pediatric fluoride treatment may be just what your family needs to prevent cavities, gum disease, and prevent further spending and pain later.
No, not at all. Fluoride treatments are painless, quick, and generally, not even uncomfortable. They can usually be performed at a regular dental cleaning and check-up, and don’t require a special appointment.
Dental care, including fluoride treatments, should begin when your child’s first tooth appears. Building good dental habits when children are young is important for continued dental health into adulthood.
On average, your child should receive fluoride treatment every six months or as directed by a dentist. For some children who may be prone to cavities, application may need to be more frequent, depending on your dentist’s recommendations.
Yes, fluoride has been shown to be safe for everyone, including children. It has been shown numerous times in scientific studies to prevent cavities while remaining completely safe.
It’s best to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour after receiving a fluoride treatment to eat or drink. Your child should also avoid hard or sticky foods for the rest of the day. Your dentist will give you specific instructions.
