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Famous Hollywood Dental Care
6464 Sunset Boulevard Suite 1080
Hollywood, California 90028
323 461-4676
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Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages
in helping to 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 sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7. Sealants should continue to be
placed as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth. Sealant application is simple, fast, and painless.
Please call our office with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.
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