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Robert F Tanne DMD

315 East Northfield Road Suite 2E = Livingston NJ = 07039
(973) 994-4294

183 1st Avenue = Atlantic Highlands NJ = 07716
(732) 872-9000

 

Dental decay and cavity prevention

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 Robert F Tanne DMD PA 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 Livingston and Atlantic Highlands areas and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Tanne 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 Robert F Tanne DMD PA with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

 

 

 


Dental Decay - Cavities
In Livingston New Jersey and the surrounding
West Orange - Millburn - East Hanover NJ areas
or visit our 2nd location in Atlantic Highlands.