At Granada Dental, Your Health Is Our Priority. As your dentist in Sherwood Park, we always have your and your family’s best interests in mind. It’s our job to help you stay healthy – both in body and in smile – and all of us at Granada Dental take this responsibility seriously. With a preventive approach to dentistry, our goal is to intercept oral health issues before they occur, so you can keep smiling confidently.

Our Preventive Care Includes:

Regular Checkups: We schedule your dental recall appointments based on your individual health needs. During these visits, we:

• Check your gum health: Assess gum color, pocket depths, tooth support, and signs of infection (e.g., gingivitis or periodontitis).

• Evaluate your tooth health: Identify chips, cracks, or decay and recommend treatments to prevent further deterioration, pain, and restore function and aesthetics.

• Ensure restorations are sound: Check the condition of crowns, fillings, bridges, and bonding to ensure they’re functioning as intended.

Education: If we notice any issues, we’ll:

• Explain the cause and the importance of necessary repairs.

• Discuss proposed treatments to prevent future damage and preserve your oral health.

The Role of Dental Sealants

Beyond regular checkups, one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your oral health – apart from maintaining an excellent home care routine – is to consider dental sealants for yourself and your family.

Dental sealants are a thin, liquid plastic coating applied to the chewing surfaces of your teeth (typically molars and premolars) to protect them from decay. Sealants seep into the deep pits and fissures of your teeth, creating a protective barrier over the enamel. The application is painless, requiring no anesthetic. Most patients won’t feel a thing!

Who Can Benefit From Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are ideal for:

• Children who struggle to brush effectively.

• Toddlers, teens, adults, and seniors with less-than-ideal home care routines.

• Patients with mobility challenges who find brushing difficult.

• Individuals with dementia or irregular oral hygiene routines.

• People with deep pits and fissures in their molars.

Benefits of Dental Sealants

• Cavity prevention: Sealants eliminate grooves where food debris and bacteria can hide, making cleaning easier and more effective.

• Quick and painless application: The process is non-invasive and takes about five minutes per tooth.

• Cost-effective: Sealants are less expensive than fillings or crowns, and most insurance plans cover them for children (and sometimes for adults).

• Natural appearance: Sealants blend with your natural tooth color.

• Durability: They can last up to 10 years with proper care.

• Proven effectiveness: Sealants reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars.

Protect Your Smile With Preventive Care

Prevention saves time, money, and smiles! To learn more about dental sealants and how they can benefit your family, call Granada Dental today at (780) 464-6266. New patients are always welcome!