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Dental
Decay & Sealants
Dr. Catharine Goodson
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 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% to 100%.
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, and
painless.
Please call our office at (281)332-6964 or or email us at
dr.goodson@clearcreekdentalcare.com
with any questions you may have about the benefits of using a sealant in
preventing dental decay.
Best Regards, Dr. Catharine Goodson
P.S. If you have any friends or family members who you feel could use our
services, please don't hesitate to have them call us. We'll be sure to take
good care of them.
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