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. However, sometimes good habits alone aren’t good enough. The most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. These vulnerable areas require further preventive care.
To protect kids’ teeth from decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. It’s a simple process that’s extremely effective: studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90 percent to 100 percent.
The American Dental Association recommends sealants to be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age six or seven. 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, and painless.
Please call our office at 661-222-2242 or email us via our website PromenadeDentistry.com with any questions you may have about the benefits of using a sealant in preventing dental decay.