Dental Sealants
Preventive dentistry has so much to offer. These procedures help you achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile. Not only do preventive treatments keep issues that can compromise our oral health from happening, but they do so while being minimally invasive. One example of preventive dentistry is dental sealants.
What Are Dental Sealants?
In essence, dental sealants are a shield for your teeth – specifically for the top parts, the chewing surfaces, of your premolars and molars. They seal off the chewing surface of your back teeth, preventing food particles from getting trapped in them.
How Do Dental Sealants Work?
A dental sealant starts as a liquid coating that we brush onto your teeth. We then cure the liquid so that it hardens and becomes a protective shield, protecting your teeth from the bacteria that cause cavities.
How Long Do Dental Sealants Last?
Dental sealants can last up to five years! Regular examinations allow us to monitor their condition to ensure they are still protecting your teeth and let us know when to replace them.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are excellent solutions for children and teenagers to keep them from needing fillings on their premolars and molars, but adults who do not have decay or fillings are also great candidates. If you are at risk of tooth decay on your back teeth, you should consider dental sealants.
Benefits of Dental Sealants
Besides being a cost-effective way to protect teeth from decay, dental sealants are:
- Easy to apply
- Painless
- Undetectable
- Safe
- Long lasting
Having sealants doesn’t mean you can neglect your oral hygiene. Brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings and examinations are still fundamental for keeping your teeth strong and healthy.
If you think you or a loved one could benefit from dental sealants and want to know more, contact us at our office located in Phoenix, AZ, and we’ll help you schedule an appointment. See you soon!
