A lifetime of good oral health starts before the first tooth even grows in. Bad oral health as an adult can be rooted from dental problems in childhood. Decay of permanent teeth can start under the gums. Primary teeth can be exposed to harmful bacteria that causes cavities in children. The decay that causes cavities can extend to the developing tooth under the gums above it. When the permanent tooth emerges, its condition may already be declining. Fluoride is a mineral so important to the strength of enamel in children. A children’s toothpaste with fluoride should be used throughout childhood. Drinking a couple of glasses of tap water each day treats the teeth with fluoride because it’s naturally present in water. Fluoride supports the health of tooth enamel throughout life. This mineral helps growing teeth become resistant to the acids that weaken enamel. Teeth can better resist acid exposure as an adult when treated with fluoride in youth.
The smile only reveals the anterior portion of teeth, but it’s especially important to take care of those molars. The structure of molars are very different from the front teeth. They have hollow spaces and indentations that assist in chewing and grinding food. Cleaning the back teeth thoroughly can be a bit harder. Dental sealants for children protects the molars from decay. Sealants are worn after permanent molars grow out. Sealants are made of plastic resin. A dentist in Kaneohe applies the sealants to hollow spaces and indentations in molars. Children avoid cavities that can be particularly painful with the molars.
Ceramic reconstruction can be done with digital technology. Patients can have a crown or veneer placed in one visit. Preparation procedures are eliminated. The dentist in Kaneohe does not have to make an impression of the teeth which patients complain of being uncomfortable. The dentist uses a digital scanner with a camera to create a detailed image of the teeth. The dental prosthesis is ready in less than an hour to be mounted to the tooth. This is done all in the same day with no temporary appliances. There’s no bothering with adjusting schedules to make multiple appointments. Quality stays the same with the added advantage of a one visit procedure.
