Neosho Dentist         Four States Dental Care         Sedation Dentistry

Dale A Kunkel DDS
2040 La Questa Drive = Neosho MO = 64850 = (417) 451-1566
412 South Highway 71 Suite G = Pineville MO = 64856 = (417) 223-2820
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Dental decay and cavity prevention
 

Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages in helping prevent dental decay.  Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing "cavities."

At Four States Dental Care we know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, which require further preventive care.

To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in the Neosho area and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Kunkel agrees, that sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7.  Sealants should continue to be used as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth.  All back teeth that need to be sealed are present by age 13.  Sealant application is simple, fast, and painless.

Please call Dale A Kunkel DDS with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

 

 

 


Dental Decay - Cavities
In Neosho Missouri and the surrounding
Southwest Missouri - Newton County - Joplin - Seneca MO areas.

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This provider is not a specialist in sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, or tooth whitening dentistry.

Sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, and tooth whitening dentistry are non-specialty interest areas that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.

Conscious sedation is taught as part of post-graduate residency programs approved by the American Dental Association. Dr. Kunkel has completed an American Dental Association approved residency program in which conscious sedation is taught.