Lafayette, IN         Lynn A Pestle DDS MS         Cosmetic Dentist

Dr. Lynn A Pestle

2550 Elmwood Avenue = Lafayette IN = 47904 = Appointments: (877) 825-0435
General Info: (765) 447-7887
 

Dental decay "cavities" - Lynn A Pestle DDS MS can help!
 

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 Lynn A Pestle DDS MS 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 Lafayette area and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Pestle 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 Lynn A Pestle DDS MS with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

 

 

 


Dental Decay - Cavities
In Lafayette Indiana and the surrounding
West Lafayette - Crawfordsville - Logansport - Frankfort IN areas.