At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of a…
Dental sealants
Sealants Prevent Cavities! General Dentistry in Decatur AL

Dental sealants are a clear layer of plastic applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars. Application is quick and painless, and the sealants acts like a force field for the teeth. They’re a part of the general dentistry practiced at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Usually associated with children’s teeth, sealants are in fact…