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Understanding Dental Sealants

Opening summary: Dental sealants are thin resin coatings that cover the cavity-prone pits and grooves on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. For many families, they offer a simple way to protect newly erupted permanent molars before decay has a chanc... Read More
Illustration of a tooth with a visible cavity.

Do I Have a Cavity?

Opening summary: If a tooth has started to twinge, catch floss, or simply feel different, it is natural to wonder whether you have a cavity. Sometimes those changes do point to decay, but early cavities can also be completely quiet, and several other... Read More