Fluoride Treatment and Dental Sealants in Prosper, TX

At Fun Kids Dentistry, we understand the importance of healthy smiles. That's why we offer our young patients exceptional preventive dentistry services in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Our goal is to help the children in our care maintain optimal oral health for a lifetime.

 

Preventive Treatments for Healthy Smiles

The importance of maintaining the health of baby teeth cannot be overemphasized. Even though these tiny pearly whites will eventually fall out, you need to make sure they stay healthy. Doing so will safeguard your child’s present and future oral health.

 

Baby teeth help with proper speech development along with chewing and eating. Tooth decay in primary teeth can result in long-term harm because it can damage your child's developing adult teeth. Additionally, baby teeth falling out prematurely due to decay may pose a risk your child's oral health and development. Neighboring teeth may begin shifting, interfering with adult teeth when they are ready to come in. That may lead to crooked teeth or a crowded mouth, potentially requiring orthodontic treatment down the road.

 

At Fun Kids Dentistry, we emphasize the importance of preventative treatments, including fluoride treatment and dental sealants. Keeping dental decay at bay will help protect your child's smile, and will allow for optimal oral health for years to come.

 

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride helps harden and strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to developing decay and cavities. Many cities have a fluoridated water system that provides this mineral in drinking water. It is also available in fluoride toothpaste as well as fluoride pastes or gels applied by a dentist. Dr. Oh utilizes fluoride as a part of a preventative dentistry philosophy that focuses on education and building healthy dental habits. The goal is to prevent dental decay and to keep your child's teeth healthy and strong.

 

Dental Sealants

The chewing surfaces of molars and premolars have tiny grooves and pits on them, making it challenging to keep food and plaque from causing decay. Dental sealants allow our team to essentially "seal out" these harmful "sugar bugs" and drastically reduce the risk of decay.

 

The treatment is fast and effective and can be completed in one short visit. There is no need for anesthesia, no drilling, and most patients experience no pain. Dr. Oh and his team will clean your child's teeth and prepare them for treatment. After applying the sealant, the material flows into the grooves of the treated teeth, hardening, and forming a protective shield that helps prevent tooth decay.

 

It's best to have dental sealants first applied to your child's teeth around age six when the permanent molars start to come in. Protecting the molars right from the start helps reduce the chances of tooth decay. Dental sealants can protect your child's teeth for many years if they are cared for properly.

 

Preventive Care at Home

Encourage your child to brush and floss daily to keep the teeth clean and healthy, and to help prevent cavities. Developing proper oral hygiene practices will help ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles.

 

Fluoride and Sealants in Prosper, TX

Visit Fun Kids Dentistry to experience preventive dentistry at its best. Dr. Oh and his exceptional team are passionate about helping children maintain healthy teeth for years to come. Call us and schedule your child's appointment today!