Dental sealants help protect the most vulnerable areas of the teeth from developing decay. They are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth because these both trap the most plaque and are the hardest to clean.
We simply paint on an extremely thin layer of a tooth-colored protective coating, and it quickly hardens into a barrier that food particles, bacteria, and acids cannot penetrate. They only take a few minutes to apply but can provide up to a decade of effective cavity prevention.
If your child has any cavities, we can use a quick and easy SDF treatment to stop the spread of the bacteria that is breaking down the enamel, effectively containing the cavity while preserving the rest of the tooth. Primary teeth sometimes need Crowns are shaped to look and function just like natural teeth, restoring the original shape and strength of the enamel at the same time.
With them, you get a fully repaired tooth that looks like nothing was ever wrong with it in the first place. The tongue and both lips all have a small band of oral tissue called frenulums that connect them to the rest of the mouth, and these usually form while a child is growing in utero.
Thankfully, our team can fix these kinds of problems in just a few minutes using a soft tissue laser. Without any bleeding or discomfort, our pediatric dentists can quickly free the tissue so a child can enjoy full oral function immediately with shortened healing time. In addition to protecting your child from cavities, our team can also help them heal significantly faster and decrease pain from common problems such as aphthous ulcers or herpes simplex virus versus other traditional methods.
