Curodont in Duluth, MN
We treat early cavities and white spots without drilling or needles, so you keep more of your natural tooth.
Curodont is part of our oral longevity program, led by Dr. Camille Zelen, RN, DDS, AAACD, and applied by our hygiene team at regular visits.
Key highlights
- Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus treats early cavities that haven't broken through the enamel.
- We brush it on in a single application, with no drill and no needle.
- It works with your saliva to help rebuild enamel over the following weeks.
- It's labeled for patients four and older, has no taste, and doesn't stain.
- It can't fix a cavity that already has a hole. That still needs a filling.
What is Curodont?
Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus is a drill-free, in-office treatment for early cavities that helps the tooth rebuild weakened enamel using minerals from saliva.
It's made by vVARDIS and used in dental offices across the U.S. to treat what dentists often call "watch areas," early spots that used to be left alone until they turned into cavities. For years, the only choices for those spots were fluoride and hope, or waiting until a filling was needed. Curodont gives us a third option: treat the spot while it's still early enough to rebuild.
How Curodont works
An early cavity starts below the surface. The outer enamel still looks intact, but minerals underneath have dissolved, which often appears as a chalky white spot.
Curodont is a thin liquid that seeps into that weakened area within minutes. Once inside, it forms a scaffold that helps calcium, phosphate, and fluoride from your saliva rebuild and harden the enamel over the next few weeks. Fluoride varnish works on the surface. Curodont works inside the lesion, where the damage is.
Curodont vs. fluoride varnish vs. a filling
| Curodont | Fluoride varnish | Filling | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on | Early lesions, inside the weak spot | Tooth surface | Cavities with a hole |
| Drill or needle | No | No | Usually yes |
| Keeps natural tooth | Yes | Yes | Removes decayed tooth |
| Applications | One | Repeated | One, replaced over time |
These aren't competing options. Varnish is for prevention across all your teeth. Curodont is for a specific early spot. A filling is for a cavity that's already broken through. We use all three, depending on where a tooth is.
What Curodont can and can't treat
Curodont can treat
- Early cavities between teeth
- White spots on front or back teeth
- White spots around braces or aligner attachments
- Early lesions on chewing surfaces
Curodont can't treat
- Cavities that already have a hole
- Decay that has reached the inner layer of the tooth
- Broken or cracked teeth
Your x-rays and exam show which group your spot falls in. Cavities with a hole need a tooth-colored filling.
Is Curodont right for you?
Curodont is likely to help
- An early cavity spotted on x-rays before it broke through
- White spots on front teeth, including after braces
- A child with an early spot and a fear of the drill
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- A spot that's borderline, where we may re-check in a few months
- Frequent new cavities, where prevention needs to change too
- Deep grooves on back teeth, where a sealant may fit better
You need something else
- A cavity with a hole, which needs a filling
- Decay near the nerve
- A cracked or broken tooth
What we do, and what we don't
What we do
We apply Curodont to early, non-cavitated lesions at your regular visits, track those spots on future x-rays, and pair it with prevention when cavities keep coming back.
What we don't
We don't use Curodont on a cavity that's already broken through, and we don't promise a spot will fully reverse. Most early lesions harden and stop progressing, which is the goal, and some still need a filling later. We tell you which outcome we're seeing at every checkup.
What happens at your visit, step by step
- 01Exam and x-rays.We confirm the spot is early and hasn't broken through the enamel. On x-rays, an early lesion looks like a faint shadow that stops short of the inner layer of the tooth. That's the kind Curodont can treat.
- 02Cleaning and prep.We clean the tooth surface and dry it. For spots between teeth, we may gently separate the teeth so the liquid can reach the lesion.
- 03Application.We brush Curodont onto the spot. It soaks into the enamel within a few minutes. There's no numbing and no drilling, so the whole step takes less time than a cleaning.
- 04Done.You can eat and drink normally after. Most people add Curodont to a regular cleaning visit rather than making a separate trip.
- 05Follow-up.We check the spot on your next x-rays. A hardened lesion looks the same or smaller. One that's grown needs a filling, and we'll tell you.
After Curodont, week by week
| When | What's happening · What you do |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Curodont has soaked into the lesion. Eat and drink normally. |
| Weeks 1 to 4 | Minerals from saliva rebuild the enamel inside the spot. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss. |
| Next checkup | We compare the spot on x-rays. Keep your regular visits. |
Home care matters more than usual during those first weeks, because the rebuilding depends on the minerals in your saliva and the fluoride in your toothpaste. Limit sugary snacks and drinks between meals, since acid attacks work against the repair.
If cavities keep coming back, we may add our cavity prevention program with an in-office iodine treatment and a monthly home rinse.
Curodont for kids
For kids, Curodont can mean no drill and no shot for an early cavity.
It's labeled for children four and older, has no taste, and the application is quick. For a child who's nervous about the dentist, that first experience shapes every visit that follows. A painless treatment that works is a much better start than a filling.
It also helps kids in Invisalign or braces, where white spots can form around attachments and brackets. Treating those spots early keeps them from becoming permanent marks on the front teeth.
Who treats you
Cost
Curodont is priced per tooth. You'll get the cost in writing at your exam, and it's usually less than a filling.
Coverage varies by plan. We file claims on your behalf and offer interest-free CareCredit plans. Financing options
Curodont FAQ
Does Curodont hurt?
Curodont doesn't hurt. There's no drilling and no needle. We clean the tooth and brush the liquid on.
How long does Curodont take to work?
Curodont soaks into the tooth within minutes, then helps rebuild enamel over the next few weeks.
Can Curodont fix a cavity?
Curodont can treat an early cavity that hasn't broken through the enamel. A cavity with a hole needs a filling.
Is Curodont safe for kids?
Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus is labeled for patients four and older. It has no taste and doesn't stain.
Can Curodont treat white spots from braces?
Curodont works on white spots around brackets and aligner attachments, during or after treatment.
Will I need another application?
Curodont is designed as a single application per spot. We monitor the area on future x-rays.
Where can I find a Curodont dentist near me in the Duluth area?
Mount Royal Dental offers Curodont for early cavities at our office on Woodland Avenue in Duluth, MN, and patients come from Hermantown, Superior, Two Harbors, and Cloquet. Call (218) 464-5222 to ask about it at your next visit.
Curodont on Woodland Avenue
Mount Royal Dental sits at 1624 Woodland Avenue, Duluth, MN 55803, at the corner of Woodland and St. Marie, next to the Mount Royal Shopping Center near UMD.
Monday 8 to 3, Tuesday through Thursday 8 to 4:30, Friday closed. Call (218) 464-5222.
