Standing behind the child with a stern expression, parents will do just about anything to ensure their children brush and floss on a regular basis. Much to the parents' efforts, children and tweens still seem to attract tooth decay or infection. The risk of tooth decay for younger patients can even begin before they reach the age of 3. While a child becomes more capable of brushing his or her teeth without a parent's assistance, they may not properly brush or reach all of the necessary areas of the mouth to remove plaque. If most adults cannot reach the areas they need to, then a child will definitely not be able to reach every area with a toothbrush and allow plaque to build up over time.
The food particles a patient, young or old, misses with a toothbrush will feed the plaque on the teeth, which will help to promote tooth decay. We understand that balancing a family schedule with work, school, chores and extracurricular activities can make it difficult to ensure a child or tween brushes his or her teeth at least twice a day. Due to common dietary habits, the possibility of cavities forming in younger patients becomes much higher and more common than some people may realize. Fortunately, dental sealants can help younger patients grow up with healthy teeth and prevent tooth decay.
Most parents, upon hearing about a dental sealant procedure for their children, think, "There's no way my child will remain calm or even want to set foot in the dentist." With the care that we provide, parents do not have to worry. Not only is the sealant procedure painless for the child, but we also have the experience to help keep them comfortable during this procedure.
Dental sealant is like little defenders on a child's, adolescent’s, tween’s, and teen’s teeth. It is a liquid solution that quickly hardens as we place it on the top of the teeth. The dental sealant hardens within seconds of placement and is long-lasting. Dental sealants can last up to 10 years and protect the tooth enamel from decay. A dental sealant will also prevent any decay on that tooth from spreading further.
We understand that regardless of the procedure, some patients may be uncomfortable visiting a dentist. Our team can help these patients feel more comfortable at the office and creates a welcoming atmosphere from the waiting room to the dental chair. We will complete the dental sealant procedure in a safe and efficient manner.
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