{"id":291,"date":"2012-06-18T23:08:38","date_gmt":"2012-06-18T17:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=291"},"modified":"2012-06-18T23:08:38","modified_gmt":"2012-06-18T17:08:38","slug":"how-can-i-prevent-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/how-can-i-prevent-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Prevent Cavities?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-292\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"South Shore Dental Care general dentistry\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/checkup2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/checkup2.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/checkup2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Preventing cavities is one of the most important aspects of dentistry, whether you\u2019re a dentist or a patient. After all, no patient wants to be told she needs fillings. That\u2019s why we\u2019ll spend some time today talking about ways you can prevent cavities.<\/p>\n<p>The first and most obvious way is through great homecare. We recommend brushing twice a day, flossing at least once, and rinsing with a trusted antibacterial mouthwash.<\/p>\n<p>But great brushing and flossing alone may not be enough to protect your smile, especially without healthy changes to your diet. That\u2019s why, in addition to brushing and eating right, it\u2019s important that you come to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a> about every six months for a regular cleaning and exam. With a professional cleaning, our hygienist can help you get your smile cleaner than is possible with even the best homecare routine.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, our <strong>Massapequa <\/strong>dental office also offers two great solutions for preventing cavities\u2014<strong>dental sealants<\/strong> and <strong>fluoride supplements<\/strong>. Though used a lot in <strong>children\u2019s dentistry<\/strong>, <strong>dental sealants<\/strong> and <strong>fluoride supplements<\/strong> can help patients of <em>any<\/em> age. <strong>Dental sealants<\/strong> work by physically protecting the surfaces of teeth, while <strong>fluoride supplements<\/strong> draw important minerals to teeth, helping them stay strong.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have more questions about how you or your child can avoid getting cavities? We\u2019d be happy to hear from you. Give <strong>South Shore Dental Care<\/strong> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">call<\/a> today to schedule an appointment with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/meet-dr-dory-stutman.html\">Dr. Dory Stutman<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/meet-dr-khalida-stutman.html\">Dr. Khalida Stutman<\/a>. Our <strong>Massapequa<\/strong> dental office serves patients from <strong>Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preventing cavities is one of the most important aspects of dentistry, whether you\u2019re a dentist or a patient. After all, no patient wants to be told she needs fillings. That\u2019s why we\u2019ll spend some time today talking about ways you can prevent cavities. The first and most obvious way is through great homecare. 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