SEALANTS IN CARY, NC
The best way to prevent cavities in children
It’s a sad truth: kids sometimes struggle to clean their back teeth (a.k.a. their molars). Unfortunately, it’s those teeth that hold the majority of leftover cavity-causing bacteria since they handle chewing most of your food. The small craters in the molars only make them even more susceptible to tooth decay. For kids who are just learning to brush, these back molars regularly prove to be weak spots that lead to many cavities.
To prevent kids from having molar cavities, dentists invented sealants. These thin, plastic coatings help protect the molars from tooth decay. On average, sealants reduce the risk of molar cavities by 80%. Kids still need to be avid brushers and flossers, but sealants can help keep your child’s teeth as cavity-free as possible during their younger years.
Sealants FAQ
Like most other dental offices, Stanley Dentistry recommends that children get sealants soon after their molars erupt. It’s a safe, easy, and pain-free way to keep your child’s teeth healthy. In the long run, they save families a lot of money.
