If you have an appointment with us this month, please take a few minutes to check out the display in the office showing amounts of sugar in food. It's a real eye-opener! We will also invite our young patients to share a healthy habit with us to be displayed in the office during the month. Parents of Preteens: We want to provide some information from the American Dental Association on topics that the doctor or hygienist might discuss with you and your preteen at their next appointment. It …
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often. Thorough brushing and flossing help remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth. But toothbrush bristles cannot reach all the way into the depressions and grooves to extract food and plaque. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas by "sealing out" plaque and food. Sealants are …