Dental Sealants and Cavities

Daily brushing and flossing help remove food particles from between the teeth, however, the pits and grooves of the teeth make it difficult to keep the mouth clean. This is where dental sealants that Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS offers as a service benefit the patient. Dental sealants are safe in protecting against tooth decay, especially in children, because the likelihood of developing cavities in the chewing surfaces of teeth at a young age is high.

Children and adults benefit from sealants, but the earlier they are applied to the teeth, the better. Dental sealants are a thin and protective coating (made from plastic and other dental materials) that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to keep out bacteria. Sealing these teeth as soon as possible will keep them cavity-free from the very first application. The process for receiving dental sealants is quick and painless.

If you have questions or concerns about tooth decay or dental sealants, please give us a call. To set up an appointment with Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS in New Hyde Park, NY, call us at (516) 233-2135 or visit our website, www.goinggrin.com. 

Oral Pathology and Cancer Screening

Oral cancer screening is a service that Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS provides in the office to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. Oral cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the lips, oral cavity or the throat. Oral pathology is the specialty that identifies and treats diseases of the mouth and maxillofacial region and Dr. Pandya would like to explain why oral cancer screening is important to the patient.

Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an early stage – when cancer or lesions are easiest to remove and most likely to be cured. The screening itself involves checking the tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks, throat, palate and gums for any signs of pathology. The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify mouth cancer early when there is a greater chance for a cure. If this is something you are interested in, please ask us about it the next time you come in for a visit.

It is important to remember that just because the doctor may recommend an oral cancer screening does not necessarily mean you have oral cancer. To set up an appointment with Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS in New Hyde Park, NY, call us at (516) 233-2135 or visit our website, www.goinggrin.com.