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How Sealants Can Protect Your Child's Smile

At Smile 4 U Family Dentistry in Charlotte, NC, children's dental care tops our list of services. Dr. José Arocho and Dr. Nelly Matos are a husband-wife team who stress prevention, and they offer an easy way to protect your youngster's teeth from decay: dental sealants. Read on to learn more.


That awful tooth decay

Twice daily tooth brushing, flossing, a healthy diet, good hydration—these are great at-home habits. Combine them with in-office exams and cleanings every six months with your children's dentist, and you have a full arsenal of anti-cavity weapons.

However, tooth decay can be very sneaky, particularly on back teeth. Your child's six-year and twelve-year molars are prime targets for the oral bacteria which eat away at tooth enamel. These back teeth are so deeply grooved, they hold onto plaque and tartar and their associated acids. Accordingly, tooth decay happens readily and stealthily.

In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) calls tooth decay the most prevalent chronic health condition in children. Extra help can come from a simple preventive service called dental sealants.


Sealants work

Dental sealants are tooth-colored acrylic coatings applied to and bonded on the chewing surfaces of molars. Dr. Arocho and Dr. Matos recommend sealants, especially for children, for they provide excellent anti-cavity protection. For parents, sealants are inexpensive insurance against dental damage and tooth loss. In other words, sealants are a win-win in preventive dentistry.

During an oral exam, your Charlotte, NC, children's dentist selects which teeth would benefit most from sealant treatment. Then, each tooth is cleaned, etched with a special gel, and dried. Next, the dentist applies the sealant liquid with a small brush, allowing the liquid to penetrate all the surface imperfections. A blue light hardens the sealant, creating a barrier to decay. The treatment is comfortable and takes only minutes per tooth.

Dental sealants last up to ten years and may be re-applied or repaired as needed if they chip or wear thin. Sealants don't harm dental bite, and they are completely unnoticeable.


An ounce of prevention...

Truly, it is worth a pound of cure, as Ben Franklin once said. At your next visit to Smile 4 U Family Dentistry in Charlotte, ask your children's dentist about sealants for your family. Dr. Matos or Dr. Arocho will explain the process and how it can be part of your child's overall treatment plan. Call today for an appointment: (704) 549-1199.

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