Sealants for the Added Protection

 

 

Even the best tooth brusher leaves plaque behind sometimes.  Teeth contain deep groves, pits and hard to clean chewing surfaces. The doctors at Young and Polite Children's Dentistry recommend dental sealants for tooth protection from the common dental cavity.

What are dental sealants?

Dental sealants are protective coverings applied directly to the chewing surface of a tooth. This simple and pain free service to help prevent decay is an easy and typically short appointment.  The biting surface is cleaned and rinsed well first. Second, a special cleaning agent is applied to the tooth. This agent stays on the tooth shortly and then is thoroughly rinsed off allowing the surface to become rough. Next an applicator or brush is used to apply the sealant material. The plastic material is then hardened by a special light. It’s as easy as that! Your child should avoid sticky or crunchy foods for several hours following the sealant application.

Your child will be examined and  will possibly be recommended sealants during their hygiene visit at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry. A great time for the application of sealants is when your child’s permanent molars fully erupt. Let’s face it brushing isn’t an easy and sometimes thorough task for our children. Sealants can help protect your child from cavities while they are still learning to properly and effectively brush and floss.

If your child is at an increased risk for decay sealants are a great option. Sealants are affordable and pain free prevention for costly and pain filled cavities. Save your child a toothache and once recommended by a dentist at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry you may consider sealants for preventive care.

If you have questions about sealants or if it is recommended for your child, please contact one of our professional team members at one of our locations in Mint Hill, Waxhaw or S.Tryon. Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry looks forward to making your family part of our dental family.

Your dental report card A+

It’s that time of year again. The kids are getting bored and the back to school ads are flooding the radio, television and internet.  It is also the time when caregivers sometimes remember all the doctors and dentist visits that may have been put off with the traveling and enjoyment of summer.  While we can’t wait for our patients to share their great report cards with us, we also encourage an A+ when it comes to their dental report card!

Did you know that tooth aches are a very common cause for school absences?  Tooth aches even ones that are small and infrequent make it difficult for even the most studious students to stay fully engaged.  Pay attention, as a care giver, to the signs of a possible tooth ache.  Is your child avoiding specific foods? Does your child complain of a toothache? Is your little one cranky and can’t tell you why? Have you noticed a small ulcer on the gums? All of these are common symptoms of a possible dental infection and can certainly cause a tooth ache. Toothaches are a major contributor to school absences and unsatisfactory performance in school.

If your child needs a dental checkup please feel free to contact Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry. If one of our pediatric trained dental professionals finds any area of dental hygiene improvement, we will gladly inform both the patient and caregiver. An A+ on your child’s dental report card is achievable, but will require encouragement and sometimes assistance from either the parent or caregiver.

As the start of a new school year begins in the days to come now is a great time to schedule a routine dental appointment for your child. We have 3 different locations in Mint Hill, South Tryon and Waxhaw for your convenience.  Our dental professionals at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry look forward to providing outstanding customer and dental services to your family and friends.  We hope your first day of school is just as special as you are!

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