Unfortunately we live in a day where we all have to deal with more and more security. While we are thankful for the protection it provides, we all admit that it often feels like it gets in our way. What if I told you there was an option for a higher level of security for your child's dental health that is painless, lasting, and won't feel like it gets in the way. In fact, your child will probably not even remember they have this extra level of security for their smile. You, however, will feel good about this extra layer of protection. I'm talking about sealants.
At my office, we do everything to help our patients prevent cavities. One of the things that is very effective in preventing decay is a sealant. When our teeth grow, sometimes the grooves and pits of the teeth do not completely close, leaving open a "microscopic valley” that is very prone to bacterial invasion and consequent cavities. A sealant is done by cleaning out the pits and grooves of the tooth and then applying a sealer, or sealant, that closes up the gap in the enamel that nature did not do. It is an easy, painless and fairly quick procedure. Before we do a sealant, we always use a laser to scan the tooth to see if it has a cavity in these areas. If no decay is present, we can confidently seal the tooth and reduce decay in these areas by 80 % in just the first 2 years after application.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge about sealants. Here's some help for the quiz... Sealants aren't just for kids.
At my office, we do everything to help our patients prevent cavities. One of the things that is very effective in preventing decay is a sealant. When our teeth grow, sometimes the grooves and pits of the teeth do not completely close, leaving open a "microscopic valley” that is very prone to bacterial invasion and consequent cavities. A sealant is done by cleaning out the pits and grooves of the tooth and then applying a sealer, or sealant, that closes up the gap in the enamel that nature did not do. It is an easy, painless and fairly quick procedure. Before we do a sealant, we always use a laser to scan the tooth to see if it has a cavity in these areas. If no decay is present, we can confidently seal the tooth and reduce decay in these areas by 80 % in just the first 2 years after application.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge about sealants. Here's some help for the quiz... Sealants aren't just for kids.
Here is a good informative video from the American Dental Association on Sealants. It is only a minute long...
If you are interested in giving the gift of sealants to your teeth or to your children's teeth, please contact our office and schedule an apointment. This is one gift you won't have to stand in line to return.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Distincitve Dentistry.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Distincitve Dentistry.
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