Early cavities, treated without the drill.
Curodont is a treatment for cavities caught early, while the decay is still in the enamel. It is applied to the surface of the tooth in a few minutes, with no drilling, no injection and no filling.
A cavity doesn’t start as a hole.
It starts as lost mineral, under a surface that still looks whole.
Bacteria on your teeth produce acid, and the acid draws mineral out of the enamel. The damage begins at the surface and works its way underneath, deeper into the enamel, where you can’t see it.
Healthy tooth
Enamel is the outer layer and the hardest tissue in the body. Beneath it is dentin, and at the centre the pulp, with the nerves and blood vessels.
Early cavity
Decay has moved below the surface and into the enamel. Traditionally a cavity like this was drilled and filled. This is the stage Curodont treats.
Advanced cavity
Left alone, decay keeps going. It can bring pain and swelling, the treatment gets more involved the longer it waits, and in the end the tooth can be lost.
One application, on the surface of the tooth.
Curodont lets the fluoride and minerals already in your saliva reach deep into an early cavity, where they would not normally get to. That supports your body’s own process of rebuilding lost enamel crystals.
The cavityAn early cavity forms beneath the surface of the tooth.
The applicationCurodont is applied to the tooth, here in the office.
It spreadsThe liquid works its way through the depth of the early cavity.
The repairMinerals from your own saliva restore what the enamel lost.
A 30-second film from vVARDIS, the makers of Curodont. No sound.
What to expect.
The application takes about three minutes.
On the day
- No drilling and no injection.
- Nothing is cut away, so your natural tooth structure stays.
- No filling material is placed.
- It has no taste and does not stain the tooth.
- One application, done in the chair.
Afterwards
- Don’t rinse, eat or drink for 30 minutes.
- Brush and clean between your teeth as you normally do.
- Keep your regular visits, so we can check on the tooth.
It depends how early we find it.
Curodont is for early cavities. One that has gone deeper still needs a filling.
The only way to know which you have is to look. Early decay sits under the surface, so it is usually found at an exam, before you notice anything yourself.
If Dr. Phen finds a cavity at the stage Curodont can treat, he will tell you, explain what he sees and go through your options before anything is done.
It can be used on adult teeth and on children’s baby teeth.
Things people ask about Curodont.
Don’t see yours? Ask us at your next visit, or call.
Is there a drill or a needle?
No. Curodont is applied to the surface of the tooth. Nothing is drilled and there is no injection.
How long does it take?
The application takes about three minutes. Afterwards, avoid rinsing, eating and drinking for 30 minutes.
Will I still need a filling?
Curodont is for cavities found early, and the aim is to treat them before a filling is needed. We check the tooth at your regular visits. A cavity that has already gone deeper needs a filling, and Dr. Phen will tell you which one you have.
Does it change how the tooth looks?
No. It does not stain, and no filling material is added to the tooth.
Can children have it?
Yes. Curodont can be used on baby teeth as well as adult teeth.
What does it cost?
You receive a written estimate before any treatment begins. Call (312) 263-2323 and we’ll go through it with you and check your benefits.
Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus is made by vVARDIS. The diagrams, film and leaflet on this page are from vVARDIS patient materials.