Could Dental Sealants Help My Family's Smiles?

Find out how this simple dental procedure could actually protect teeth from decay.dental sealants

Despite your best measures to brush and floss properly it can be challenging to get into all those nooks and crannies. Just one look at the chewing surfaces of your molars and you’ll understand why these back teeth tend to be the ones most prone to cavities. But what if there was a way to reduce your risk of developing cavities besides meticulous brushing and flossing? Our Evans, and Augusta, GA, family dentists Dr. Scott Wingard and Dr. Caleb Morris have the answers you’ve been looking for.

What are dental sealants?

This tooth-colored plastic or resin material has been around for decades and it’s been one way to seal away decay from back teeth. Since there are so many ridges and areas that decay and food can cling to on the chewing surfaces of back teeth, it can often be difficult for kids to thoroughly remove food and plaque from these areas. As a result, cavities are likely to develop; however, sealants are designed to seal the chewing surfaces of your teeth to provide a barrier to keep out decay.

How are sealants placed?

One of the great things about this preventive treatment is that it’s completely painless. In fact, sealants can even be placed during you or your child’s next visit. Once the teeth have been cleaned, we will apply a solution over these chewing surfaces. This solution will help the plastic material to bond with the molars and premolars.

From there a layer of sealant is painted over the tooth and then hardened with a special dental light. This sealant will now protect back teeth from bacteria and decay. Getting a dental sealant is painless, non-invasive and only takes a couple minutes.

Who should get dental sealants?

For the most part, children tend to be the most common patients who get dental sealants since kids aren’t always as meticulous about being able to brush all those grooves of the back teeth. Children can get sealants as early as 4 years old. A child who is particularly prone to decay should definitely consider getting dental sealants.

Of course, teens and adults can still benefit from getting sealants. Whether you or a member of your family is prone to cavities, or you just want another way to prevent issues from happening to your smile, dental sealants may be the best approach for you or your children.

Summerville Dentistry in Evans, and Augusta, GA, is dedicated to making sure that your whole family has something to smile about. Whether you just need to schedule your six-month dental cleaning or you want to find out about the restorative or cosmetic dentistry options we offer, we are here to give you the smile you deserve.

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