DENTAL SEALANTS

 Sealants are a great way of preventing cavities for children and teenagers.

 

                            BEFORE 

AFTER

A dental sealant is a plastic material that is applied to a chewing surface of a back tooth.  The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel by "sealing out" plaque and food.

Sealants are clear or white, can't be seen when you smile or talk and are easy to apply.  It only takes a few minutes to seal each tooth.  Sealants can last a few years before a reapplication  is needed.  Therefore, it's important to see your dentist  regularly to check that the sealant remains intact. 

One of the most common places that tooth decay develops is on the chewing surfaces on the back teeth, the premolars and molars.  When you run your tongue along the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, you can feel depressions and grooves.  These indentations are called pits and fissures, which help grind food.

Brushing and flossing regularly helps remove food particles and bacteria from smooth surfaces ; However, it's difficult to keep the pits and fissures clean.  The reason is because toothbrush bristles can't reach into the grooves of your back teeth.

What is the Solution?  Dental Sealants!

"Protecting Teeth, Preventing Decay"