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SEAL of Approval – The Effectiveness of Dental Sealants

A 2 year study regarding Dental Sealants was recently completed.  Dental sealants are one of the most effective tools dentists have to help prevent cavities in the grooves of the back teeth.  This is true for baby molars and permanent premolars and molars. In a 2-3 year time period, sealants can prevent 70% of tooth decay and 80% in a 7 year time frame. 

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Is thumb sucking hurting my child’s teeth?

Question: My 8-year-old is still working to break her thumb sucking habit. Is this hurting her teeth and any advice to help her stop? Answer: Sucking on a thumb or finger is normal for infants and young children and most children stop on their own. However, if a child doesn’t stop on their own, we do advise parents to discourage the pacifier habit ideally

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