Dental sealants are a coating that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of your child’s teeth to help prevent cavities and act as an extra layer of protection.
When it’s time for your child to visit the dentist, you are probably focusing on keeping them calm and making dental visits a positive experience, right? While you are caring for your child’s emotional well-being, let the dental experts at Northpark Dental care for their oral hygiene with exams, cleanings, and dental sealants.
Dental Sealants
When you bring your child into our dental office for a dental exam and cleaning, part of the process may be the application of dental sealants.
Since your child’s first molars break through at around age six, we recommend dental sealants around that time and again when their second molars come in at around age twelve.
Cavity Prevention in Children
In addition to dental sealants, we recommend the following strategies to help your child avoid tooth decay:
- Brushing two times a day
- Flossing once a day
- Encouraging healthy eating habits
- Visiting the dentist two times a year
Do You Need Pediatric Dentistry in Urbandale or Johnston?
Northpark Dental is here for you if you want more information about dental sealants or preventive dentistry! Our dental office is ready to answer your questions and put your mind at ease regarding your child’s oral health. Contact us at (515) 707-8050.