Services

Preventive Care

Sealants

Sealants are plastic coatings applied to the teeth – usually the molars or back teeth – when the teeth are pitted or cracked and susceptible to decay or cavities. This treatment is often used for children who have adult or primary teeth that need help, but is used for adults too when necessary. Sealants prevent tooth decay from starting, and can stop existing tooth decay from spreading by cutting off oxygen and bacteria - sealing the teeth. The doctors can evaluate yours or your children’s teeth and tell you if sealants are a necessary treatment.

Fluoride Treatment

You are familiar with fluoride from the label of mouthwashes and toothpaste. Did you know that it is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water supplies? Fluoride reduces tooth decay by strengthening the teeth and helps to protect against bacteria that can cause damage. While you get various amounts of fluoride naturally as well as in many toothpastes and mouthwashes, additional treatments can help to protect your teeth from decay and help maintain your healthy smile. Our office provides a home treatment for patients using special trays that are custom shaped to fit the mouth for topical application. It is a safe and effective way to protect the surface of your teeth.

Nutritional Counseling

A good dental health is not only a matter of clean teeth and gums, but good nutrition as well. Your body is only as strong and healthy as what it takes in. Many foods are high in sugar and can lead to tooth decay. Many drinks are acidic, high in sugar and can damage or stain teeth. Coffee, tea alcohol and soft drinks are just a few of the things that can affect your smile. While it may not be necessary to give up what you enjoy, there are ways to balance eating and drinking habits to prevent staining or decay. Our dentists can provide counseling on good nutrition that is important not only for the mouth, but the entire body.