Keeping Molars Safe With Protective Sealant Applications
Dental sealants help shield the chewing surfaces of your back teeth. These areas are particularly susceptible to decay because they can be difficult to clean effectively. In fact, over 75% of dental decay starts in these grooves.
A sealant acts as a protective barrier, effectively sealing these deep grooves and creating a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. Sealants can provide years of protection against decay, but need to be checked for wear and chipping during your regular dental visits. Dr. Danos and his team regularly recommend sealants for patients whose teeth are prone to cavities, children whose permanent teeth have just erupted, and surfaces of teeth with deep grooves or depressions that may be more susceptible to cavities.
Dental sealants come from tooth-colored composite resin. The application is quick and straightforward, usually taking only a few minutes per tooth. Your dentist or hygienist will carefully apply the sealant material to the clean and prepared tooth surface.
Who Can Benefit from Tooth Sealants?
To determine whether or not dental sealants are appropriate for you or your child, Dr. Jaden Danos will examine your teeth thoroughly. Although patients of all ages can benefit from sealants, children and teenagers who may still be forming good brushing and flossing routines are particularly advised to use them. Early sealant application can help shield freshly erupted permanent teeth from cavities during their most vulnerable years.
Dr. Danos monitors sealants at routine visits because they naturally deteriorate over time. Worn or damaged sealants can be easily replaced or repaired at our office. For best protection, reapplication is frequently advised every one to 3 years.
Benefits of Dental Sealants
The main benefit of tooth sealants is effective tooth protection, but these treatments can also provide you with the following benefits:
- Cost-effective: Sealants can lessen the need for more serious, expensive dental procedures by preventing cavities.
- Long-lasting: Sealants can last up to 10 years with proper maintenance.
- Fast and comfortable application: The process usually takes less than 30 minutes, is painless, and doesn’t require anesthesia.
Effective Protection for Permanent Teeth
Dental sealants offer dependable, long-lasting protection for your permanent back teeth. Danos Dental offers tooth sealants in Murfreesboro, TN, to help you and your family prevent cavities and safeguard your teeth. Along with our other preventive dental services, these treatments can maintain a healthy smile.
