Tooth Decay Green Bay Wisconsin WI.

Green Bay Wisconsin Janssen Dental Clinic Sedation Dentist

Craig Janssen DDS

619 East Walnut = Green Bay = WI 54301 = 920 432-3798

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Cavities - Dental decay

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." However, 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%.

The American Dental Association recommends that sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7. All back teeth that need to be sealed are present by age 13. Sealants are also suggested for baby teeth that have high cavity risk. Sealant application is simple, fast, and painless.

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

Dental Decay - Cavities
In Green Bay Wisconsin and the surrounding
Shawano - Appleton - Oconto - Sturgeon Bay WI areas.