General Health Information

In all reality, there have really only been a couple of major advances
in dental health and oral hygiene in the past 50 years-fluoride and
sealants. After World War II, it was discovered that fluoride can help
improve the strength of the enamel covering our teeth. Brushing and
oral hygiene are concerned with removing these bacteria from the enamel
surface. Because fluoride increases the strength of enamel, it is a
definite benefit to oral health and the prevention of tooth decay. A
sealant is an invisible but protective coating that prevents cavities
from forming. Sealants are recommended by pediatric dental health
professions as a way of protecting teeth so that children enter into
adulthood with a full set of beautiful white teeth free from cavities.
However, the sealant is the most revolutionary dental health product
to be developed since fluoride and many in the medical community
believe it may have a similar impact on the reduction of tooth decay.