Dental Sealants
Children’d Dentist Office Kent
What Are Sealants
We must take care to protect our teeth because they are crucial to our daily life. When it comes to those challenging areas of your mouth, brushing isn’t always enough. Your toothbrush will have a hard time getting between the tiny grooves and cracks on your teeth. Those little locations are susceptible to tooth decay if neglected. Dental sealants play a role in providing protection against tooth decay.
Since dental sealants are now widely accessible, protection is more potent than ever. Dental sealants are an excellent way to prevent cavities on the tooth surfaces when applied correctly to the teeth. Let’s look at this…
How Does A Sealant Help Prevent Decay?
Dental sealants shield your tooth enamel from the bacteria and acids that cause decay, as we already know. While brushing and flossing twice a day do help to eliminate plaque and food particles from your teeth, they do not get into the depressions and grooves of the teeth. We can protect those frequently overlooked parts of your teeth from food and bacteria by using dental sealants. Dental sealants are plastic resins that adhere to the surface of your teeth’s deep grooves and harden there. The minuscule grooves on a tooth become smooth after sealing, making them less prone to hold plaque. Brushing your teeth becomes simpler and more effective in preventing tooth decay with sealants.
After the permanent teeth have emerged, sealants are routinely placed on children’s teeth as a preventive precaution against tooth decay. On healthy teeth, however, adults can also get sealants. Although “permanent” teeth rather than “baby” teeth are more frequently sealed, every patient has different needs, thus your dentist will recommend sealants on an individual basis.
Sealants have a lifespan of three to five years, yet it’s not uncommon for adults to still have their childhood sealants in place. If your sealants come off, let your dentist know and make an appointment to have your teeth re-sealed. A dental sealant only offers protection when it is completely intact.
Your teeth and general health are very well protected when using dental sealants. To find out more about sealants and to see if they can help you protect your smile, get in touch with our Kent dental office. Your dentist will determine whether dental sealants are the best option for your teeth.
