Issue 1 - Prevention

How Can I Protect My Teeth From Further Decay

Having decay identified can be troubling. Some people fret about there oral hygiene routine and wonder if they are doing it wrong. There are times when there are other factors at play such general wellbeing, health or lifestyle choices such as smoking.

So, when you have a check-up, if there is decay, accelerated decay or there are signs that a tooth may be likely to decay, don't wait until the cavity arrives. A simple sealant can be used to halt the decay and prevent further damage to your teeth.

Sealants are a simple and effective method of slowing or stopping tooth decay. Having a sealant placed over the erosion on your tooth is an easy and painless treatment that can last for several years.

How do sealants work? An ultra-thin coat of plastic material is applied onto the biting surface of any affected teeth you may have. The coating, or the sealant as it is called, creates a barrier between your teeth and any bacteria that is trying to attack the tooth.

It is an effective way to reducing your the need for fillings and more expensive treatments that may be required to repair the damage from cavities. Sealants are most effective in reducing cavities in children with newly formed permanent teeth. They are also useful in cutting down formation of decay in adult teeth.

To find out more about how Sealants can prevent further damage to your teeth, please contact us.

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