Protective Treatments & Growth

Ensuring A Smooth Landing For Permanent Teeth

As children grow, their teeth face new challenges—from deep grooves that trap food to the physical demands of sports. Our protective treatments are designed to safeguard your child’s smile against decay and injury, ensuring their permanent teeth have the space and health they need to emerge correctly.

What Are Protective Treatments?

Protective treatments are the “active defense” for your child’s mouth. These services focus on sealing out bacteria from deep grooves, protecting teeth from sports injuries, and making sure the jaw has enough room for all those new permanent teeth to fit perfectly.

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Dental Sealants

Protective Tooth Coatings

The chewing surfaces of back teeth often have deep pits that are hard to clean. Dental Sealants are thin, protective tooth coatings that fill these grooves, creating a smooth surface that keeps out bacteria and prevents 80% of cavities. Seal out decay and protect those hard-to-reach molars by scheduling a sealant application.

Space Maintainers

Gap Keepers For Missing Teeth

If a baby tooth is lost too early due to injury or decay, the surrounding teeth may shift into the empty spot. Space Maintainers, also known as Gap Keepers, ensure there is plenty of room for the permanent tooth to grow in straight and healthy. Ensure your child’s permanent teeth have the room they need—ask about our custom gap keepers.

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Mouthguards For Youth Sports

For active kids, protecting the smile is just as important as protecting the head. Protect your young athlete with a professional sports mouthguard before their next big game.

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Why Parents Choose Our

Protective Care

Save Time and Money

Investing in a sealant or a mouthguard now can save you from expensive, complex repairs (like root canals or braces) later.

A Perfect Fit

We use kid-sized technology to ensure every sealant and guard is perfectly fitted to your child’s unique smile.

Emergency Prevention

We’re in the business of keeping your child out of the emergency chair.

Do sealants need to be replaced?

They usually last for several years! We check them at every six-month visit to make sure they are still doing their job.

Will a space maintainer hurt my child?

Not at all. It feels a little like a “ring” around a tooth, and most kids forget it’s even there after a day or two.

When should my child start wearing a mouthguard?

As soon as they start any contact sport—even “kiddie” leagues! It’s never too early to protect those front teeth.

Lost a baby tooth too early? Our space maintainers ensure their adult smile has a clear runway for a perfect landing

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