Cavities are one of the most common oral health problems patients face. No matter how excellent your oral hygiene routine is, you are bound to get at least one cavity in your lifetime. Although they are quite common and, in most cases, easily treatable, your team at Healthy Smiles Children’s Dentistry in Frisco, TX, offers additional preventive care like sealants, which may be able to reduce the chance of decay. In today’s blog, we will discuss this treatment in more detail.
Prevent Cavities At Home
Smile care starts at home, so if your child is frequently having cavities, you may need to evaluate what their at-home routine looks like. Since your little one is still developing fine motor skills, they may have trouble holding their toothbrush on their own or flossing properly. If you have been told by their dentist that your child is missing spots or consistently experiencing tooth decay, make sure to supervise them while they brush and floss to ensure they are hitting each area properly. In some cases, your little one may simply not enjoy this part of the routine and therefore struggle to do it properly each time. Make this routine more fun by doing it side-by-side with them or playing a fun song as they brush.
Using Sealants For Additional Protection
Cavities may most often appear on the surfaces they chew food on. This can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you do your best to help your kid properly brush and floss, but they are still experiencing decay. To prevent the need for several dental fillings each time they have a cavity, we may need to treat the area with extra precaution. One helpful way we can do this is by adding sealants to the area. This thin layer of resin is added to the top of the crown and has a high success rate for preventing cavities from forming.
Restorations When Cavities Happen
If your child is told that they have a cavity at their checkup, don’t panic—this is a totally normal part of life. You will need to bring them in to have the cavity filled as soon as possible to protect the decay from worsening. When they come in for their filling, we may use sedation to keep your little one comfortable during the treatment. The decay is carefully removed by your dentist, the space is cleaned, and then the stronger material is added in its place. The material can help seal the space from bacteria and prevent decay from entering the inner layers of your tooth.
Call Our Team To Learn More
We know you do your best to keep your little one safe. When you need additional help for preventing or treating cavities, we’re here to help. Call the team at Healthy Smiles Children’s Dentistry in Frisco, TX, today at 214-436-4774.