Family Dentistry Emerald Isle, NC

At Emerald Isle Smiles, we understand that visiting the dentist can be a nerve-wracking experience for children. That’s why we are committed to making each visit as positive and stress-free as possible. Our goal is to help your teen build a healthy relationship with their oral health from an early age. We work hard to create a nurturing environment where young adults feel at ease and confident about their dental care. Dr. Myers and our team take the time to explain each step of the process so your child knows exactly what to expect.

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Dental Care for Teens At Emerald Isle Smiles

Here at Emerald Isle Smiles, we teach your children the proper way to care for their teeth and that going to the dentist can be fun. We want to provide age-appropriate dental care and hygiene advice to empower growing teens to value a healthy smile. Your child will feel comfortable and relaxed when visiting our Emerald Isle, North Carolina, dentist office. Our team is caring and friendly, and we work hard to create a welcoming and compassionate atmosphere.

Dental sealants are an effective preventative measure against cavities and tooth decay that we offer here at Emerald Isle Smiles. They coat the small indentations in your teeth, forming a protective layer against plaque and decay. Sealants have been shown to reduce cavities by up to 80 percent and can last up to 10 years. Typically, we apply sealants to the molars because these teeth are the ones that do the most chewing and have deep crevices where bacteria can hide. The sealant will fill in and cover any crevices on the tooth to act as a shield from the bacteria. What makes them even better is that the sealant application process is quick and painless!

Sealants provide protection for your teeth by keeping plaque from forming in the tiny crevices. Our team often recommends sealants for children because kids’ teeth have small depressions in them that make them harder to properly clean through brushing alone. This can be especially helpful if your child has a weakness for sweets and/or a hard time sticking to good dental cleaning habits.

The process of applying sealants is short, easy, and does not require drilling or the removal of any tooth structure. After your teeth are cleaned, a special gel is placed on the chewing surfaces for a few seconds. Each tooth is then washed and dried, and the sealant is painted on the tooth. Typically, we also shine a special light on the tooth to help harden the sealant.