Dental decay and cavity prevention
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."
At Total Care Dentistry of Greenville we know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, which require further preventive care.
To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in the Taylors area and nation wide.
The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Goodlett agrees, that 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 Total Care Dentistry of Greenville with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.
Dental Decay - Cavities
In Taylors South Carolina and the surrounding
Greenville - Greer - Spartanburg - Anderson SC areas.
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