Preventative care

Sealants

The most important reason for getting sealants is to avoid tooth decay. Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, thereby removing the home where plaque often resides. Getting sealants put on is simple and painless.



    



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Fluoride

Discovered in the 1960's, fluoride represents another inexpensive method of preventing tooth decay. Fluoridation of the teeth may be from topical application during a cleaning appointment, the use of fluoride toothpastes, the fluoride in your drinking water or the fluoride in some mouthwashes. All of these serve to strengthen the teeth against the acid excreted by bacteria.







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Bruxism Splints (Night Guard)

Bruxism (grinding your teeth) is a harmful dental habit that results in the rapid destruction of the enamel and dentin on the biting surface of the teeth. The results of this destruction include; tooth decay, periodontal disease, TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint disease), pulpal infection and eventually tooth loss.







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