Sealing Teeth’s Fate

Sealants can protect the teeth from decay for up to 10 years.
Parents are urged to have their children visit the dentist within six months of getting their first teeth and no later than their first birthdays. Early examinations are important for introducing parents and children to good hygiene habits, as well as for detecting decay. Everyone, including young children, need to floss because there is a buildup of bacteria-laden plaque around each tooth every 24 hours. Another very effective means of preventing tooth decay involves coating the chewing surfaces of the back teeth with a plastic resin known as a “sealant”. The six-year molars are usually the first to be treated with sealants, but any tooth with a food-trapping, fissure or groove is a good candidate for sealant.

Applying the sealant is a simple and painless process. Sealants can protect the teeth from decay for up to 10 years, but they need to be checked for chipping or wearing at regular dental check-ups. At the office of Richard Seidler, DDS—Family Dentistry, we would like to increase dental awareness and stress the importance of regular dental care. We stress preventive dentistry for the whole family. Remember that nothing is more economical than regular dental checkups. For gentle compassionate dental care, call (972) 625-2222 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 5000 Main Street at South Colony Boulevard, Suite 206, The Colony, Texas. Most dental insurance accepted.

Did you know?
There are a number of flossing aids that make it easier for children to floss regularly and effectively.

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