5720 Bellaire Blvd # D, Houston, TX 77081, United States
What is Preventative Dental Care?
Preventative dental care is the act of caring for teeth to keep them healthy. Routine preventative dental care can help children avoid cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, enamel wear, space deficiency and more. Our office provides a number of preventative services.
Fluoride
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that aids in cavity prevention. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) affirms that fluoride is a safe and effective adjunct in reducing caries formation. Topical application of fluoride is recommended for all children at risk for cavities.
Dental Prophylaxis
Also known, as a professional dental cleaning is the removal of plaque, stain and calculus from the patient’s teeth. A dental prophylaxis should be completed twice per year, and/or as advised by your dental provider.
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Pit and Fissure sealants are materials placed in the pits and fissures of the teeth and help reduce the risk of caries in predisposed pits and fissures. Dental sealants are important because studies show that 80-90% of cavities in permanent posterior teeth and 44% in primary posterior teeth occur in the pits and fissures. Sealants are most commonly placed after the eruption of the first and second permanent molars. The first permanent molar erupts at age six and the second permanent molars erupt at age 12.
Space Maintenance
Premature or early loss of a primary tooth can occur due to caries, trauma, or other reasons. The loss of a tooth can lead to unwanted tooth movement of adjacent and/or opposing teeth. Space maintenance is recommended to prevent undesired tooth movement following early loss of a tooth and to maintain the space for the adult tooth.
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an antimicrobial liquid substance used to help prevent tooth cavities (or caries) from forming, growing, or spreading to other teeth. SDF is a non-invasive, safe and painless alternative to traditional cavity drilling procedures. It is commonly used for patients that are very young, fearful and who have not yet developed the ability to cooperate for traditional dental procedures. Although, Silver Diamine Fluoride helps to stop the progression of decay, it does not eliminate the need for dental fillings or crowns to repair esthetics.
What Our Patients
SAY ABOUT US
Yania Hernandez
Yania HernandezWhere do I even start here?? I Love this place have always taken very good care of my boys and with me being such a bussy person The reminder calls are a very big plus for me! Otherwise I would probably forget about their appointments lol love the girls at the front desk Maria is always so helpful and very nice attitude! 😀 Great customer service I have never left unhappy from this place keep up the great job guys 🙂
Ashley Trejo
Took my niece and nephew here! They loved how the nurses and dentist took made them feel safe. (My nephew is scared of the dentist) but they made it a little less scary!! 5 stars because or my nephew! Also paid cash my aunt has no insurance this is the place to check out!
Elizbeth Diaz
Good attendance excellent with the kids always remind you with the appointments and also make activity events for the kids on the holidays and Martha ive been knowing her for years and she treats my kids with kindness and also me when i go get my checkups..
Beth Morton
My kids love it here. They are much nicer then the staff at south texas dental and they are quick and also patient with the kids
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