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Preventative Dental Care

Tooth decay is a preventable disease. There are many simple steps a family can take at home to help prevent decay and help your child remain cavity free!

"Quality care is so important to me. I obsess over making sure every child walks out the door having had an amazing experience here."

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Fluoride

Use of fluorides for the prevention and control of caries (dental decay) is documented to be both safe and highly effective. Fluoride has several caries-protective mechanisms of action, including enamel remineralization and altering bacterial metabolism to help prevent caries. Sources of dietary fluoride may include drinking water, certain beverages, infant formula, prepared foods, and toothpaste. Dentists can evaluate the level of fluoride in a primary drinking water source and recommend fluoride supplements (usually in tablets or drops), if necessary.

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Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from sources such as fruits, vegetables, corn stalks/husks/cobs, birch wood, nutshells, etc. Clinical studies have repeatedly shown reductions in tooth decay by up to 80% in people who consistently use products sweetened with 100% xylitol.

In the presence of Xylitol, bacteria can’t stick to teeth which prevents the production of harmful by-products that can cause plaque and tooth decay. The World Health Organization and the FDA have given Xylitol their safest ratings as a food additive. Xylitol has the same sweetness as sugar (sucrose) but with 40% fewer calories and none of the negative tooth decay.

In the amounts needed to reduce the risk of tooth decay (about 10 to 15 grams per day), it is safe for everyone and can be conveniently delivered to your teeth via chewing gum, tablets, some toothpastes/oral care products, and even some candies.

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Steps To Preventing Tooth Decay

Dental caries (tooth decay) is a progressive disease beginning with the interaction of bacteria that naturally occur on the teeth with sugars in our everyday diet. Sugars cause a reaction in the bacteria, causing acid production, that in turn break down the minerals in teeth.

This process can result in a cavity. With a balanced diet and regular dental hygiene regimen, we can help your child remain cavity free!

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Preventative Dental Care For Kids

Our emphasis is on total preventive care for your children. Total care begins with regular hygiene visits, regular check-ups and continued home oral health routines.

We also recommend the following preventative measure to ensure your child maintains a lifetime of smiles:

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