Cavities - Dental decay
 We
have a complete decay prevention program, customized to each
individuals needs. Rather than accept continual decay and loss
of teeth you can be more proactive in your own and your family's
oral health.Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages
in helping prevent dental decay. Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of
accumulating bacteria and developing "cavities."
At Dr. Rand Waldron
we know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, which require further preventive care.
To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100%
in the Las Vegas area and nation wide.
The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Waldron agrees, that sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7. Sealants should continue to be used as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth. All back teeth that need to be sealed are
usually present by age 13. Sealant application is simple, fast, and painless.
Please call Dr. Rand Waldron
with any questions you may have about the
benefits using a sealant in preventing
dental decay.
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