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Fluoride has been a
great benefit to patients of all ages in helping prevent dental decay.
Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing
"cavities." However, 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%.
The American Dental Association recommends 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 present by age 13. Sealant application is
simple, fast, and painless.
Please call our office with any questions you may have about the benefits
using a sealant in preventing dental decay.
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Savithri P Ravindran DDS
611 S 1st Ave
Arcadia, California 91006
626 445-0678
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Dental Decay - Cavities
In Arcadia CA and the surrounding
Monrovia - Duarte - Pasadena - El Monte California areas.
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