How Dental Sealants Help Maintain Healthy Teeth
Dental Sealants are a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of teeth. More than 75% of dental decay begins in these deep grooves. Teeth with these conditions are hard to clean and are very susceptible to decay. Dental Sealants protect the tooth by sealing deep grooves, creating a smooth, easy to clean surface.
Dental Sealants for Kids can protect teeth from decay for many years but need to be checked for wear and chipping at regular dental visits.
Reasons for sealants:
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Children and teenagers – As soon as the six-year molars (the first permanent back teeth) appear or any time throughout the cavity prone years of 6-16.
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Adults – Tooth surfaces without decay that have deep grooves or depressions.
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Baby teeth – Occasionally done if teeth have deep grooves or depressions and child is cavity prone.
Protecting Your Teeth with Dental Sealants: What to Expect
Sealants are easily applied by your dentist or dental hygienist and the process takes only a couple of minutes per tooth.
The teeth to be sealed are thoroughly cleaned and then surrounded with cotton to keep the area dry. A special solution is applied to the enamel surface to help the sealant bond to the teeth. The teeth are then rinsed and dried. Dental Sealant material is carefully painted onto the enamel surface to cover the deep grooves or depressions. Depending on the type of sealant used, the material will either harden automatically or with a special curing light.
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Proper home care, a balanced diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dental sealants.
Schedule Your Dental Sealant Consultation in Vancouver, BC
At Hastings Dental, we specialize in providing dental sealants, a proven preventive treatment for children and adults. Our dental sealant service helps shield teeth from decay by applying a thin protective coating over the chewing surfaces, especially in the hard-to-reach grooves and pits of molars. Dental sealants are particularly beneficial for kids, as they safeguard their developing teeth from cavities and promote long-term oral health.
Discover how dental sealants can benefit your family and schedule a consultation with us today. Protect your smiles with Hastings Dental Center in Vancouver, BC.
