Almost half of all children and adolescents in the United States have had cavities in their permanent teeth. At the dental practice of Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS, we take great pride in serving the families from our community, and want to see kids get on track for a lifetime of great oral health! Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS applies sealants for pediatric patients to protect their back teeth during the years many kids experience their first cavity.
Molars first come in at around 5-7 years of age, with a second set coming in between the ages of 11-14. These teeth have pits and grooves on the chewing surface that trap food and bacteria. The best time to have a sealant placed is when the molars first come in to make sure they are protected early. The process of getting a sealant is quick and simple for your child. The plastic resin is applied to the back molars with a little brush. This resin fills any pits and grooves on the surface of the tooth, then hardens. The surface of the molars is now protected from bits of food being stuck, so bacteria cannot multiply and cause decay, and tooth enamel is protected from plaque and acids. Sealants can effectively prevent cavities for up to ten years and can be reapplied of necessary.
To learn more about sealants and all the services we provide, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213.
