{"id":5,"date":"2015-07-10T17:42:38","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T17:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceansidedental.net\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2019-10-30T17:48:20","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T17:48:20","slug":"can-sealants-protect-my-childs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceansidedental.net\/blog\/can-sealants-protect-my-childs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Sealants Protect My Child&#8217;s Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceansidedental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image001.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you doing enough to help your children avoid cavities? While brushing\nand flossing are two very important steps towards dental health, the truth is\nthat brushing and flossing alone may not be enough to avoid a trip to your\nchild&#8217;s dentist at Oceanside Family Dental in Hampton, NH.\nThankfully, there is another important step you can take to protect your\nchildren&#8217;s teeth: dental sealants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Dental Sealant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental&nbsp;sealant is a thin plastic substance which is painted onto the\nteeth to protect against cavities. They work by creating a protective barrier\nbetween the teeth and any bacteria or food particles. As long as the food\nparticles and bacteria cannot reach the teeth, your children&#8217;s teeth cannot get\ncavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Benefits Do Dental Sealants Offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental sealants are safe, easy and effective. The procedure takes very\nlittle time and the sealants can last for several years before they have to be\nredone. The sealants are also inconspicuous &#8211; you can&#8217;t feel or see them at\nall. Best of all, dental sealants save your family time, money and hassle since\nyour children won&#8217;t have to visit their dentist at Oceanside Family Dental in\nHampton, NH for fillings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should My Child Get Dental Sealants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not your child needs dental sealants is a decision that only you\nand your child&#8217;s dentist at Oceanside Family Dental in Hampton, NH can answer.\nIf your child frequently gets cavities, however, he or she may be a good\ncandidate. Talk to your child&#8217;s dentist to discuss the pros and cons and to\nfigure out if dental sealants may be right for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While treating cavities is generally a fairly easy and straightforward\nprocess, nothing beats preventing them in the first place. With dental sealants\nfrom Oceanside Family Dental, you can do just that. Call and talk to your\nHampton, NH dentist about the procedure today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you doing enough to help your children avoid cavities? While brushing and flossing are two very important steps towards dental health, the truth is that brushing and flossing alone may not be enough to avoid a trip to your child&#8217;s dentist at Oceanside Family Dental in Hampton, NH. 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