Dr. La will examine your child's teeth to look for signs of tooth decay or gum disease.
We will clean your child's teeth before applying fluoride varnish. This involves scaling away plaque and tartar buildup, brushing your teeth with a high-powered electric toothbrush, and flossing the teeth.
Finally, a fluoride gel is painted onto the teeth and left on for about a minute before rinsing it out.
Your child will be asked to avoid food and drinks for 30 minutes after their fluoride treatment.
Yes, fluoride is perfectly safe as long as your child does not have an allergy. Children who are eight years old or younger should avoid excessive fluoride intake so they don’t develop fluorosis. Fluorosis can cause tooth discoloration from being over-exposed to fluoride too soon.
Preventative dental care such as fluoride treatments is usually covered up to 80-100% by dental insurance. This is because these treatments are effective at preventing serious oral health problems that would be costly and time-consuming. Contact your insurance provider to find out what and how much they cover and be sure to contact your Southborough pediatric dentist if you have any questions.
