Best Dental Dam | Joplin MO

Dental Dam

A dental dam is a thin square of latex or non-latex rubber. It is a protective device that creates isolation of your tooth/teeth to prevent contamination of the area. Dental dams create a clean and dry area. Dental dams have the following advantages:

• Prevents the treatment area from being exposed to bacteria and saliva
• Protects your lips, cheek, tongue and gums from irritation
• Prevents the possibility of any water or materials from falling into your mouth
• Allows you to be more comfortable during your appointment
• Fillings bond more effectively to make them more durable.
• Dental dams provide better long-term dentistry.

Because of the overwhelming benefits of the Dental Dam, Dr. Fitterling and our Joplin Family Dental team use it for the majority of dental treatments.