177 Gordonhurst Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus: Treat Early Cavities Without the Drill
What if your dentist could treat a cavity without a needle, without a drill, and without removing any of your natural tooth? At Ferguson Dental Associates, that’s exactly what we offer with Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus by vVARDIS—an award-winning, biomimetic treatment that helps your teeth rebuild weakened enamel from the inside out.
Curodont is painless, takes just minutes to apply, and works for patients of all ages—from children to adults. It’s one of the most exciting innovations in modern dentistry, and it aligns perfectly with our practice’s conservative, patient-first approach to care.
How Does Early Tooth Decay Develop?
Most people think a cavity starts as a visible hole in the tooth. In reality, decay begins silently beneath the enamel surface. Bacteria in the mouth produce acids that gradually strip essential minerals—calcium and phosphate—from your tooth’s structure. This early mineral loss, called demineralization, can progress unnoticed while the outer surface still looks intact.
Good oral hygiene and professional fluoride varnish help protect the surface, but once decay starts forming deeper in the enamel, those measures can’t reach it. Until now, dentists faced a difficult choice: drill the tooth early and sacrifice healthy structure, or wait and hope the lesion doesn’t worsen. Curodont offers a third path—and a much better one.
How Curodont™ Repairs Your Teeth
When Dr. Ferguson, Dr. Braswell, or one of our hygienists identifies an early cavity during your visit, Curodont can often be applied right then and there—no separate appointment needed. The entire application takes just a few minutes and is completely pain-free.
Curodont’s patented biomimetic formulation penetrates deep into the weakened enamel, where it forms a scaffold that attracts calcium, phosphate, and fluoride ions from your own saliva. Over the following weeks, these natural minerals remineralize and reharden the tooth from the inside out. No artificial filling materials are placed. Your natural tooth structure stays completely intact.
Clinically Proven Results
Curodont isn’t just a concept—it’s backed by published peer-reviewed research. In a clinical study, 80% of early cavities treated with Curodont plus fluoride varnish became inactive within six months, compared to just 34% with fluoride varnish alone. Laboratory studies have also shown that Curodont can restore enamel hardness at depths eight times greater than fluoride varnish by itself.
This is what makes Curodont a true treatment for early decay—not just another preventive measure. It reaches deeper into the tooth than any topical remineralizing agent and delivers measurable results.
Why Preserving Your Natural Teeth Matters
Once enamel is drilled away, it never grows back. Over time, fillings often need to be replaced, and each replacement typically means losing a little more of the original tooth. Curodont lets your dentist intervene at the earliest stage of decay—before sacrificing any healthy structure. This is especially meaningful for children, whose teeth have decades of use ahead of them.
Why Our Patients Love Curodont
- No needles, no drilling, no pain — the entire treatment is comfortable from start to finish
- Preserves your natural enamel — nothing is drilled away or removed
- No artificial filling materials — your tooth heals using minerals from your own saliva
- Fast and convenient — applied in minutes during your regular appointment
- Tasteless and non-staining — no discoloration of your teeth
- Usually just one treatment needed
- Safe for children and adults — works on all tooth surfaces
Is Curodont Right for You?
Curodont is designed for early-stage cavities—those that have begun to weaken beneath the enamel but haven’t yet formed a full hole requiring a traditional filling. Your dentist will evaluate whether your cavity is a good candidate during your exam. Curodont may be an especially great option if you are:
- A parent looking for drill-free options for a child’s precavity lesions
- An adult who has signs of early decay before invasive treatment is required
- An orthodontic patient with white-spot lesions around brackets or after braces
- Someone who values preserving as much of their natural tooth as possible
- A patient with a high risk of cavities looking for proactive treatment options
Why Ferguson Dental Associates Offers Curodont
Guided Biofilm Therapy for gentler, more effective cleanings
For more than 75 years and across three generations, Ferguson Dental Associates has been guided by one principle: provide the safest, most effective, and most comfortable care possible. The entire staff is known for their conservative, patient-first approach—never doing more than what is clinically necessary, and always seeking out the least invasive option that delivers real results.
That’s why our practice continually invests in technologies that protect your natural teeth. CEREC® same-day digital restorations, Guided Biofilm Therapy for gentler cleanings, advanced 3D imaging, and now Curodont remineralization therapy—each represents our commitment to modern, minimally invasive dentistry. Curodont fits this philosophy perfectly: it lets us treat early decay at the moment it’s detected, before any healthy tooth structure needs to be sacrificed.
What to Expect During Your Visit
If we identify an early cavity during your exam, Curodont can typically be applied during the same appointment. The treatment area is gently cleaned and prepared, the Curodont solution is brushed onto the tooth, and within minutes the formulation begins working beneath the surface. The entire process takes less than ten minutes, and you won’t feel a thing.
After your visit:
- Avoid rinsing, eating, or drinking for 30 minutes
- Commit to thorough daily brushing and flossing
- Keep up with your routine professional cleanings
- Reduce the sugar and acid exposure that contributed to the decay
Aftercare and good home hygiene care is essential: Curodont gives your tooth the best possible chance to heal, but the treatment is only truly successful when the conditions that caused the cavity also change. Without improved oral hygiene habits, regular professional cleanings, and a reduction in dietary sugars and acids, even a remineralized tooth remains at risk. Think of Curodont as a powerful partner in your care—not a replacement for the daily habits that keep your teeth healthy long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Protect Your Smile the Conservative Way?
Ask Dr. Ferguson, Dr. Braswell, or any of our hygienists about Curodont™ remineralization therapy at your next appointment—or schedule a visit today.
177 Gordonhurst Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
