A sealant is a protective coating that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars), where four out of five cavities in children are found. Sealant acts as a barrier to food, plaque and acid, thus protecting the decay-prone areas of the teeth. Get Appointments at http://www.smiles4kidsidaho.com/dental-topics.php#adolescent_dentistry or call us at 208-734-7415 for your best tooth care.

1. Smiles 4 Kids Idaho
How Do I Prevent Cavities?
Good oral hygiene removes
bacteria and the left over
food particles that combine
to create cavities. For
infants, use a wet gauze or
clean washcloth to wipe the
plaque from teeth and gums.
Avoid putting your child to
bed with a bottle filled with
anything other than water.
Seal Out Decay
A sealant is a protective
coating that is applied to the
chewing surfaces of the back
teeth (premolars and molars),
where four out of five cavities
in children are found. Sealant
acts as a barrier to food,
plaque and acid, thus
protecting the decay-prone
areas of the teeth.
FLUORIDE
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element which has
shown to prevent tooth decay by as much as 50-70%.
For children younger than 8 years old, fluoride
actually helps strengthen the adult teeth that are
developing beneath their gums. With little or no
fluoride, teeth aren’t strengthened enough to help
them resist cavities. Excessive fluoride ingestion by
young children can lead to dental fluorosis, which is
a white discoloration (brown in advanced cases) of
the permanent teeth
Some sources of fluoride are:
Fluoridated
toothpaste.Fluoride
supplements.Tap water.
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