Tooth Decay Granite City Illinois IL.

Granite City Dentist Metro East Dental Care Family Dentistry

Kent J Splaingard DMD
Kathy L Splaingard DMD

1923 Johnson Road = Granite City = IL 62040 = 618 877-6303

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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."

At Kent J Splaingard DMD 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 Granite City area and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Splaingard agrees, 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 Kent J Splaingard DMD with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

Dental Decay - Cavities
In Granite City Illinois and the surrounding
Collinsville - Edwardsville - Glen Carbon - Troy IL areas.