As part of your child’s dental prevention program, dental sealants are often recommended to protect their permanent back teeth from developing dental decay. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, dental sealants reduce the risk of cavities in molars by approximately 80%!
While establishing a good oral hygiene regimen, maintaining proper toothbrushing habits, and avoiding sticky sweets are essential, children's teeth often need more protection. The reason for this is simple:
The deeply grooved chewing surfaces (pits and fissures) of the back permanent teeth can be incredibly difficult for a child's toothbrush to keep completely free of leftover food and cavity-causing bacteria.
Young children do not always brush their teeth as often or as thoroughly as they should, making these molars particularly vulnerable to dental decay.
Dental sealants afford additional protection from decay by providing a strong, plastic-like protective coating for the chewing surfaces of a child’s permanent back teeth.
They basically fill in the pits, fissures, and grooves on these teeth to seal out harmful bacteria and food particles. Beyond preventing the development of new cavities, sealants may also be useful over areas of incipient dental decay to stop further damage from occurring.
Applying dental sealants is a relatively quick and completely painless process performed during a routine dental visit.
The sealant material is simply brushed onto the clean, prepared surface of the tooth.
The material is then cured (set) instantly with a specialized light wand, hardening into a durable shield.
Sealants are strong and durable and can last for several years. We evaluate their condition at each checkup and reapply if needed!
Protect your child's permanent teeth with the simple defense of dental sealants!
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