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Daniel Jeffrey Cohen DDS

27871 Medical Center Road Suite 100 = Mission Viejo CA = 92691 = (949) 364-1140
 

Dental decay and cavity prevention
 

Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages in helping prevent dental decay.  Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing "cavities."

At Daniel Jeffrey Cohen DDS we know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, which require further preventive care.

To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in the Mission Viejo area and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Cohen agrees, that sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7.  Sealants should continue to be used as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth.  All back teeth that need to be sealed are present by age 13.  Sealant application is simple, fast, and painless.

Please call Daniel Jeffrey Cohen DDS with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

 

 

 


Dental Decay - Cavities
In Mission Viejo California and the surrounding
Laguna Niguel - Ladera Ranch - Aliso Viejo- San Juan Capistrano CA areas.