You have probably heard of the term dental sealant and been unsure what the procedure is meant to accomplish. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings placed over the chewing surfaces of teeth to help protect them from developing dental decay. They cover the “pits and grooves” of teeth, the little crevices where food and plaque […]
I know there have been patients that when it is recommended a filling be replaced they ask themselves this question: If my tooth doesn’t hurt and my filling is still in place, why would the filling need to be replaced? There are many reasons a filling may need to be replaced and more times than […]