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May 02, 2011
Category: Oral Health
Tags: Pediatric   Sealants   Cavities  

No matter how well we brush and floss, food particles and bacteria will inevitably find their way between the tiny crevices in our teeth.  This is especially true for kids as a child’s teeth have very small depressions and grooves that make them harder to properly clean.

Grove Dental highly recommends dental sealants as preventive care for children—one of the latest, most effective, developments in cavity prevention.  A sealant is a thin, clear coating that is applied to the biting surfaces of the teeth, most often the back pre-molars and molars.  Sealants protect the teeth and “seal” out food and bacteria from the deep crevices, thus reducing the risk of decay. With proper care, sealants can last for several years, protecting your child’s teeth through the most cavity-prone years.

Although cavities remain the single most common chronic childhood disease, the good news is that cavities are almost entirely preventable with diligent oral hygiene and proper care from your child’s pediatric dentist. Sealants provide extra protection; however they should never replace proper daily dental care. Regular brushing, flossing, a well-balanced diet and regular dental cleanings and exams are still essential to a healthy, happy smile.

Summer is the perfect time to bring your child in for dental care.  Grove Dental has an entire department of Pediatric Dentists who specialize in the oral health of children. Ask your Grove Pediatric Dentist about sealants at your next appointment.  In one quick, comfortable visit, dental sealants can be applied to a child’s most decay-prone teeth.

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June 15, 2010
Category: Dental
Tags: Pediatric   Sealants  

The hard to reach grooves and fissures on the chewing surfaces of children's teeth are highly susceptible to cavities. Even if your child brushes and flosses every day, it can be very difficult- and even impossible- to remove food and bacteria build up from the tiny crevices on certain teeth, placing your child at risk for tooth decay.

Through our pediatric department at Grove, we offer dental sealants- one of the latest developments in cavity prevention for little mouths. A sealant is a thin, clear coating that is bonded to the vulnerable chewing surfaces of children's molars and pre-molars, "sealing" the teeth and dramatically reducing the risk of decay.

Getting sealants is quick, comfortable and convenient at one of our four offices- Wheaton, Downers Grove, Bolingbrook and Lombard- and is completed in just one appointment. When properly cared for, sealants can last a long time, protecting your child's teeth throughout the most cavity-prone years. During continual care (cleaning) visits, your Grove pediatric dentist will check your child's sealants and make sure the teeth have optimal protection.

Prevention: The Key to a Cavity-Free Mouth
Parents, you can help your child fight tooth decay too. Dental sealants are only one step in the plan to keep your child cavity-free into adulthood. Encourage brushing, flossing and healthy eating as these too are essential for achieving a healthy beautiful smile. Bring your child in for continual care (cleaning) visits at Grove Dental, and be sure to ask us about periodic fluoride treatments as well. Fluoride is another defense against tooth decay for children. Continual care and preventive treatment will help your child's smile stay healthy and beautiful, will reduce the need for more involved dental treatment later, and will create a pleasant dental experience at a young age.

Let's face it. As a parent, you have enough to worry about it when it comes to your kids. Don't let cavities be one of them. At Grove, we have a team of pediatric dentists who specialize in dental care just for children. Together, we can help you and your child have a beautiful, healthy smile for a lifetime!

 

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