One of the most effective treatments that you can receive from your dentist or not those that are intended to repair damage that has occurred, but rather those that are intended to prevent damage. This is especially true with tooth decay. Rather than waiting until your teeth are slowly being worn down and eaten through… Read more »
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Dental Sealants: Helpful Information
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are a plastic coating that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to shield them from decay. Am I a candidate for dental sealants? Children generally have dental sealants placed as their molars and premolars grow in. However, adults can also benefit from dental sealants placed… Read more »
Applying Dental Sealants Can Protect Your Child’s Back Teeth from Cavities
It’s relatively common for the permanent molars and premolars in the back of your child’s mouth to have deep textures and fissures in the biting surfaces of the tooth enamel. While this makes the teeth more effective at grinding tough foods, these areas can also capture bacterial food matter and plaque, promoting the formation of… Read more »
Cavities on Your Child’s Back Teeth Can Be Prevented with Basic Dental Sealants
As your child’s permanent molars and premolars emerge, it can be rather common for the biting surfaces of these teeth to have hard-to-clean pits and fissures. While these deeply textured areas served our ancient ancestors well for chewing and grinding tough foods, they can also become traps for residual food particles and plaque. If residual… Read more »