Tooth fluoride, pit and fissure sealing, what is it?

Fluoride Varnish, as the name suggests, is the application of fluoride to the surface of the teeth. Now many kindergartens and primary schools in my country have launched free fluoride coating activities for children. Some parents do not understand the principle of fluoride coating, so they will write disagreement when signing the informed consent form. Actually this is not right.

1. Why do you want to apply fluoride to your teeth?

We know that teeth are very afraid of acid corrosion, and fluoride is a substance that can remineralize teeth, making them hard and not easily corroded by acids.

So there are several benefits of applying fluoride to teeth:

〓 First, consolidate teeth and prevent dental caries;

〓 Second, in the early stage of tooth decay, before the cavity is formed, fluoride can quickly replenish the lost minerals on the tooth surface, so that the early demineralization can be repaired;

〓 Third, inhibit the growth of bacteria.

2. When can I do dental fluoride?

According to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, you should be ready to take your child to the dentist when the first tooth erupts, and no later than the first birthday. After that, you should see your dentist regularly.

Whether the teeth need to be coated with fluoride and when to be coated should be determined according to the specific conditions of the child's teeth according to the advice of the dentist.

3. Will fluoride teeth not be damaged?

no. Tooth fluoride does not completely prevent cavities, but if your child brushes correctly and effectively every day, flosses regularly, and maintains oral health, fluoride on teeth can prevent cavities very well.

4. How is the fluorine coating carried out?

Dental fluoride must be done by a professional doctor.

The dentist will use a small brush to apply fluoride to the face and sides of the teeth, and the fluoride will harden quickly. Even if the child licks it with his tongue, it usually doesn't lick it off.

5. Does it hurt to apply fluoride?

It doesn't hurt.

Fluoride is usually a fruity flavor that kids love, and the entire fluoride application process can be done in minutes and is completely painless.

6. What should I pay attention to after applying fluorine?

Generally, after fluoride is applied, the dentist will recommend not to eat within 1 hour. If you want to eat, please also pay attention to giving the child softer food or liquid food, the temperature should be cool or warm, and do not eat too hot food).

Don't brush or floss for at least 4-6 hours; most doctors will recommend brushing the next day.

7. Is fluoride application safe for children?

Fluoride is now a common treatment method used by dentists around the world and is safe for children.

When fluoride is applied, the amount of fluoride is very small and it hardens quickly, so it is generally unlikely that a child will swallow it

After 4-12 hours, the excess fluoride can be brushed off.

1 What is pit and fissure sealing?

fissure sealing is to apply a liquid dental material (pit and fissure sealant) that is easy to harden and harden on the pit and fissure on the surface of the tooth to isolate the erosion of bacteria and their metabolites on the tooth, so as to prevent the occurrence of dental caries.

2 Why do pit and fissure sealing?

There are pits and fissures formed by protrusions and depressions on the baby's molars. This is the most prone to tooth decay , because the pits and fissures are easy to accumulate food residues and breed bacteria. Even if you brush your teeth every day, it may not be completely cleaned. easy to breed bacteria. However, deciduous teeth are not as hard and wear-resistant as adult teeth in their own structure. Babies like to eat some sticky and sweet foods. It is difficult for the teeth to resist the corrosion of bacteria, and it is more likely to form tooth decay.

However, with pit and fissure sealing, it's different! It will greatly enhance the ability of the teeth to defend against the enemy.

How to seal the pit and fissure?

It is very simple to do pit and fissure sealing, which takes less time and can be done at one time. The basic process is: cleaning, etching, rinsing and drying, applying sealer, and curing .

4 Will the baby hurt when the pit and fissure is sealed?

No pain at all! It's like taking a bath and rubbing a bath, just brushing and smearing on the surface of the teeth.

5Do etchants used for pit and fissure sealing damage teeth?

Acid etching only slightly decalcifies the surface of the pit and fissure area of the baby's teeth.

6 When is the best time to do pit and fissure sealing?

Pit and fissure sealing for babies is to prevent problems before they occur, so it is best to do it soon after the teeth erupt, which can effectively prevent the accumulation of food residues and bacteria in the pits and fissures. Please refer to the time chart below for details.

7Is it still possible to do the decayed teeth?

Under normal circumstances, the baby has tooth decay, which is not easy to find at the first time. When the baby has severe tooth decay, it is useless to do pit and fissure sealing, and it is best to choose a filling. Therefore, the mother must always pay attention to the baby's teeth.

8 Can I avoid dental caries after pit and fissure sealing?

of course not! Even with a pit and fissure seal, it is still very important to brush your teeth carefully!

Because pit and fissure sealing is only targeted to prevent pit and fissure caries, pit and fissure sealant can only protect the part it covers, and cannot protect the exposed occlusal surface and the adjacent, buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth that are not coated. effect.