Local Oral Health Program (LOHP)

“Testimonial Regarding Fluoride Varnish and Sealants for Children” given by Dr. Lila Wilson, local dentist located in Redding, California:

“Dental health is very important. Protecting the brightness and strength of your smile is a big part of the overall health picture for your children.  Even if you follow your dentist’s instructions and brush twice a day, floss and go for bi-annual checkups, your teeth could use a little extra help. Dental sealants and fluoride can help cover the gaps in your oral care by helping prevent cavities. Dental sealants are plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, or molars. Dental sealants act as a cover for pitted, grooved teeth to prevent them from getting cavities in the first place, or to stop the spread of an existing one. 

Now, Fluoride, is a naturally occurring mineral, is essential for proper tooth development and the prevention of tooth decay. The protective outer layer of teeth, called enamel, is often subject to attacks from acids. These can come directly from acidic foods and beverages, such as sodas and citrus fruits — or sometimes through a middleman: the decay-causing bacteria already in the mouth that create acid from sugar. In breaking down sugar, the bacteria produce acids that can eat through tooth enamel. This is how cavities are formed. When fluoride is present, it becomes part of the crystalline structure of tooth enamel, hardening it and making it more resistant to acid attack. For all these facts is why Lila P Wilson DDS and staff recommend the use of sealants and fluoride to all our patients to prevent cavities.

Best regards,

Lila Wilson DDS”