Arrest of Proximal Caries Using Orthodontic Bands and Glass Ionomer Cement

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children * Children or adolescents (Age 5\<17.5yrs) who have erupted permanent teeth that make interproximal contact with other teeth, either primary or permanent teeth. * Presence of at least one pair of interproximal carious lesions (E1, E2, early D1 according to the ADA CCS), evaluated by radiographic analysis, on permanent premolars or molars that do not require surgical intervention. If multiple pairs of lesions are present, they may be included in the study as well. Exclusion criteria * Patients who will be undergoing orthodontic treatment in the following 12 months. * Patients with a poor behavior rating at their dental visit, defined with a (--) designation in behavior note * Patients noted to have severe plaque levels and generalized severe gingivitis. * Teeth with advanced caries into dentin that require surgical intervention restoration (Mid D1-D3). Dental needs that are required will be completed by the primary dental provider in the Dental Clinic