Dental decay and cavity prevention
 Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages
in helping prevent dental decay. Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing "cavities."
At "All Smiles" Dentistry we know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, which require further preventive care.
To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be
painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have
shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in
children in our area and nation wide.
The American Dental Association recommends sealants be placed as soon
as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7. Sealants should
continue to be used as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth. All
back teeth that need to be sealed are present by age 13. Sealant
application is simple, fast, painless and requires no anesthesia.
Please call "All Smiles" Dentistry with any questions you may have about the
benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.
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