We are very excited to introduce our new, custom-fit, laminated pressure-formed mouth guards! Did you know… The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation forecasts that more than 3 million teeth are knocked out every year in youth sporting events. They also reported that that athletes who don’t wear mouth guards are 60 times more likely to…
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. A sealant is a plastic material that is usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth—premolars and molars. This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of the chewing surfaces of back teeth….
Why We Take Dental X-rays There are several reasons why dental X-rays are important: Children’s mouths grow and change rapidly. X-rays are used to check the growth and development of your child’s teeth, both erupted and un-erupted. Children are more susceptible than adults to tooth decay. X-rays allow dentists to check for decay in between…
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a compound that contains fluorine, a natural element. Using small amounts of fluoride on a routine basis can help prevent tooth decay. In areas where fluoride does not occur naturally, it may be added to community water supplies. Research shows that community water fluoridation has lowered decay rates by over…