Dakota Dunes Dentist         Tri-State Dental Care         Anxiety Free Dentistry

Dr. Jeff Reinking
Dr. Amber Reinking

150 Tower Road Suite 100 = Dakota Dunes SD = 57049 = (888) 656-0320
 

Dental decay and cavity prevention
 

Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages in helping prevent dental decay.  Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing "cavities."

At Tri-State Dental Care we know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, which require further preventive care.

To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in the Dakota Dunes area and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends that sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7.  Sealants should continue to be used as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth.  All back teeth that need to be sealed are present by age 13.  Sealant application is simple and fast.

Please call Tri-State Dental Care with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

 

 

 


Dental Decay - Cavities
Serving Dakota Dunes South Dakota and the surrounding
South Sioux City - Sioux City - Elk Point - Le Mars areas.