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Andrew Thompson DMD
Mari Seeger DMD
4074 NW Saltzman Road Suite 107 = Portland OR = 97229 = 503 629-8005
10395 NW Glencoe Road Suite 100 = North Plains OR = 97133 = 503 647-0055
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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 TenderCare Dental Center 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 Portland area and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Thompson and Dr. Seeger agree, 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, fast, and painless.

Please call TenderCare Dental Center with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

 

 

 


Dental Decay - Cavities
In Portland Oregon and the surrounding
North Plains - Hillsboro - Beaverton - Banks OR areas.

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