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Protecting little teeth before cavities have a chance to start—that’s the power of dental sealants. Quick, painless, and super effective, sealants are a simple way to give your child extra protection where they need it most.
The application of dental sealants is an easy, inexpensive way to prevent cavities in kids’ teeth. Dental sealants are made of plastic resin that bonds with the tooth’s enamel and protects it from decay. These thin, protective coatings are painted onto the grooves of your child’s back teeth to block out food, plaque, and bacteria. Sealants are the same color as the teeth they are applied to, so they aren’t noticeable.
Maintaining a healthy smile goes beyond daily brushing and flossing. Dental sealants are a quick, painless, and highly effective way to safeguard your teeth from decay. By applying a thin, protective coating to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth, we can "seal out" food particles and bacteria, giving your smile an extra layer of defense where it needs it most. Discover how this simple preventive step can help you maintain optimal oral health for years to come.
Adult molars and premolars often have deep crevices where bacteria and plaque accumulate, even with diligent brushing. Sealants provide an additional barrier of protection in these vulnerable areas, significantly reducing cavity risk.
Sealants offer durable protection that can last up to five years or more with proper care. They require no special maintenance beyond your regular oral hygiene routine.
By investing in sealants, you can avoid more expensive treatments like fillings, crowns, or root canals that might become necessary if cavities develop. Sealants typically cost about one-third the price of a filling and can last for several years.
Maintaining a healthy smile goes beyond daily brushing and flossing. Dental sealants are a quick, painless, and highly effective way to safeguard your teeth from decay. By applying a thin, protective coating to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth, we can "seal out" food particles and bacteria, giving your smile an extra layer of defense where it needs it most. Discover how this simple preventive step can help you maintain optimal oral health for years to come.
Adult molars and premolars often have deep crevices where bacteria and plaque accumulate, even with diligent brushing. Sealants provide an additional barrier of protection in these vulnerable areas, significantly reducing cavity risk.
Sealants offer durable protection that can last up to five years or more with proper care. They require no special maintenance beyond your regular oral hygiene routine.
By investing in sealants, you can avoid more expensive treatments like fillings, crowns, or root canals that might become necessary if cavities develop. Sealants typically cost about one-third the price of a filling and can last for several years.
We love welcoming new folks ‘round these parts. If you’re planning your first visit, be sure to take advantage of our new patient special. With a free second opinion consultation, we’ll make sure your little one gets started off on the right foot at our office.
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We start by thoroughly cleaning your child’s tooth to remove any plaque or debris and ensure a smooth, dry surface for the sealant to stick to.
A gentle etching gel is applied to the tooth to create a slightly rough surface, which helps the sealant bond securely. After a few moments, we rinse and dry the tooth again.
The dental sealant is carefully brushed onto the grooves of the tooth, then hardened with a special curing light. It only takes a few minutes—and your child can eat and drink like normal right after!
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Dental sealants are strong and can withstand the pressure placed on them by chewing for as long as 10 years. Dentists check sealants during routine dental examinations and if any deterioration is spotted, the old sealant can be removed and a new sealant applied.
Dental sealants are normally applied to the back teeth, which are extremely vulnerable to decay for a couple of reasons. Their position in the mouth makes them difficult to brush thoroughly, and their uneven, grooved surfaces easily trap food, acid, and bacteria. Dental sealants fill in the grooves so that nothing can settle in them and cause decay. Both primary and secondary teeth are vulnerable to decay, and, therefore, benefit from the application of dental sealants.
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