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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.<br>Get Appointments at http://www.smiles4kidsidaho.com/dental-topics.php#adolescent_dentistry or call us at 208-734-7415 for your best tooth care.<br>

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Seal out Decay

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  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. HTTP://WWW.SMILES4KIDSIDAHO.COM/DENTAL- TOPICS.PHP#ADOLESCENT_DENTISTRY

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