It does not hurt to get an X-ray. It only takes a few seconds to take X-rays. As you gently bite down on the plastic, you'll have to be very still for a few seconds while the dental hygienist snaps the picture. Fluoride is a natural mineral that makes your teeth strong and helps prevent cavities. At the dentist's office, a fluoride gel or foam will be applied to your teeth.
Most dental offices offer fluoride treatments with tasty flavors, like bubble gum or grape.
The fluoride treatment will take about 1 to 4 minutes. The dentist will look at all of your teeth and check your gums to make sure they're strong and healthy. The dentist will also check the way your top and bottom teeth work together. This is called your bite . This is a doctor who specializes in correcting the shape or positions of all your teeth together with orthodontia, or braces .