We are excited to now be offering Curodont – a needle-free, drill-free treatment that can help intervene for early cavities. Curodont from vVardis treats early cavities by supporting the body’s ability to restore lost enamel crystals using minerals from your own saliva. The one-time application is fast and easy, and can be performed on permanent or primary teeth! Ask us if Curodont is right for you or your child.
What Is Curodont?
Curodont is a treatment for cavities that are caught early, while the damage is still in the enamel. Traditionally, the only way to repair a cavity was to numb the area, drill away the decay and place a filling. Curodont offers another option for early decay: it helps the tooth rebuild the minerals it has lost, so the healthy tooth structure stays in place.
How Curodont Works
Curodont is a liquid applied to the surface of the tooth. It moves into the area of early decay, where it attracts calcium and phosphate from your saliva. These minerals rebuild the enamel from the inside, which can stop the decay from getting worse.
Benefits of Curodont
- No drilling
- No needles or numbing
- Quick: applied in just a few minutes
- Keeps more of your natural tooth
- Does not stain your teeth
- Suitable for children and adults, on baby teeth and permanent teeth
Is Curodont Right for You or Your Child?
Curodont is designed for early-stage cavities. Once decay has moved past the enamel into the deeper layer of the tooth, a filling or other treatment is usually needed. During your visit, our team will examine the tooth and let you know whether Curodont is a good fit.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your dentist cleans and prepares the tooth, then applies Curodont to the area of early decay. There is no drilling and no numbing, and the treatment takes just a few minutes. Before you leave, we will let you know if there is anything to avoid afterward and when we would like to check the area again.
Curodont FAQs
Does Curodont hurt?
No. Curodont is applied to the surface of the tooth, with no drilling and no needles.
How long does the treatment take?
Just a few minutes for each tooth being treated.
Can children have Curodont?
Yes. Curodont can be used on both primary (baby) teeth and permanent teeth, which makes it a gentle option for younger patients.
Can Curodont treat every cavity?
No. Curodont is for cavities caught early, while the decay is still in the enamel. Deeper cavities need a traditional treatment, such as a filling. Your dentist will let you know which option is right for your tooth.
Will Curodont change the color of my teeth?
No. Curodont does not stain teeth.
How is Curodont different from fluoride?
Fluoride helps strengthen the outer surface of the tooth. Curodont works inside the area of early decay, helping the tooth rebuild lost minerals from within.
How do I know if I have an early cavity?
Early cavities often have no symptoms, so regular checkups are the best way to find them. Your dentist can spot early decay during an exam, sometimes as a chalky white spot on the tooth, before it needs a filling.
Request an Appointment
Ask us if Curodont is right for you or your child. To request an appointment with our family dentist in Shelby Township, MI, call the Premier Dental Center at (248) 457-0500.