{"id":303,"date":"2017-11-06T18:37:27","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T23:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2017-12-06T18:37:37","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T23:37:37","slug":"family-dentist-in-norwood-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/06\/family-dentist-in-norwood-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Family Dentist in Norwood Offers Effective Sealants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-515924994-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"child smiling happy \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-515924994-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-515924994-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-515924994-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-515924994.jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>With the holidays right around the corner, all children are twiddling their thumbs waiting for the holiday break. This quick vacation period from school includes long days outside with their friends, gifts, and of course there are practically unlimited sweet treats.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best gifts you can give your little one for the new year is protection for their smile. That\u2019s right, you can add an additional layer of protection for their little teeth with dental sealants from your family dentist in Norwood.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Protect Your Little One\u2019s Smiles with Preventive Care<\/h2>\n<p>The only way to receive dental sealants is to have your child visit their pediatric dentist. This is also a great practice to keep because your child will receive a detailed dental exam and deep cleaning. During your regular visits, you can expect these things to be examined:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The oral tissues<\/li>\n<li>Their head and neck<\/li>\n<li>The inner workings of their mouth<\/li>\n<li>The development of their teeth as they grow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This visual dental exam is used to spot issues like tooth decay, gum disease, teeth grinding, or early signs of orthodontic issues as your child develops.<\/p>\n<p>Right after your child\u2019s dental exam, their dentist will carefully clean the plaque and tartar buildup from in between their teeth and along the gum line. Although a teeth cleaning isn\u2019t many kids\u2019 favorite part of their dental visit, this systematic cleaning will help lower their risk of developing these dental issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gum disease<\/li>\n<li>tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>cavities<\/li>\n<li>abscessed teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>This Is the Time to Ask About Dental Sealants<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in providing your child\u2019s smile an extra layer of protection against sugary foods this holiday season, be sure to ask their dentist about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/dental-sealants.html\">dental sealants<\/a>. Not only will they act as a barrier between excess sugar, but they can also help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protect the grooves of the teeth from food particles.<\/li>\n<li>Teeth stay stable under the force of normal chewing and can last several years.<\/li>\n<li>Blend within your natural smile because they are white or clear in color, making them virtually invisible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just because your child\u2019s baby teeth will eventually come out, doesn\u2019t make protecting them from dental problems any less of a priority. Keep your little one\u2019s smile strong with the help of your local dentist in Norwood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Meet Your Children\u2019s Dentists<\/h2>\n<p>Here at Central Dental Associates, we focus on providing the most modern, effective dental care for all of our patients\u2014even our youngest ones. We want to help everyone enjoy the benefits of a great smile throughout their whole lifetime, starting with little baby teeth. Feel free to contact us for help managing your children\u2019s oral health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the holidays right around the corner, all children are twiddling their thumbs waiting for the holiday break. This quick vacation period from school includes long days outside with their friends, gifts, and of course there are practically unlimited sweet treats. 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