| Douglas J. Hazel, DDS and Christopher R. Hazel, DDS provides high quality preventive dentistry in the Mishawaka area. We use early laser cavity detection to locate hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure. With over 40 years of experience, our commitment to excellence has earned us the reputation as the best dentists in the area.
How Is Fluoride Different?
Fluoride may be used to prevent or reduce dental decay on all teeth, and is equally effective on both primary and permanent teeth. It is absorbed most effectively in the bones and teeth during the development stages. Once absorbed and retained in tooth enamel, even though it is invisible, fluoride is permanent. If both fluoride and sealant treatments are indicated for your teeth, these two procedures are usually done at separate appointments.
Preventive dentistry is a five-step approach:
- Brushing and flossing
- Fluoride
- Sealants
- Balanced diet
- Regular checkups
Sealants are a proven technique that may be suitable for preventing decay. While sealants are by no means a cure-all in preventing all forms of tooth decay, they are helpful to patients, especially children, in controlling decay in certain areas in the mouth. Our goal is to help preserve your smile throughout a lifetime, and sealants help make that possible. If you have any further questions about sealants, please ask us.
Call Douglas J. Hazel, DDS and Christopher R. Hazel, DDS today at 574-255-6052 to schedule your appointment, or browse our website for more information regarding tooth whitening or CEREC one-visit crowns. If you have any other questions or comments, please contact us.
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