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Sealants - Extra Security for Your Child's Smile

11/19/2018

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Unfortunately we live in a day where we all have to deal with more and more security. While we are thankful for the protection it provides, we all admit that it often feels like it gets in our way. What if I told you there was an option for a higher level of security for your child's dental health that is painless, lasting, and won't feel like it gets in the way. In fact, your child will probably not even remember they have this extra level of security for their smile. You, however, will feel good about this extra layer of protection.  I'm talking about sealants. 

At my office, we do everything to help our patients prevent cavities. One of the things that is very effective in preventing decay is a sealant. When our teeth grow, sometimes the grooves and pits of the teeth do not completely close, leaving  open a  "microscopic valley” that is very prone to bacterial invasion and consequent  cavities. A sealant is done by cleaning out the pits and grooves of the tooth and then applying a sealer, or sealant, that closes up the gap in the enamel that nature did not do. It is an easy, painless and fairly quick procedure. Before we do a sealant, we always use a laser to scan the tooth to see if it has a cavity in these areas. If no decay is present, we can confidently seal the tooth and reduce decay in these areas by   80 % in just the first 2 years after application.

Take this quiz to test your knowledge about sealants.  Here's some help for the quiz... Sealants aren't just for kids. 
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Here is a good informative video from the American Dental Association on Sealants. It is only a minute long...


If you are interested in giving the gift of sealants to your teeth or to your children's teeth, please contact our office and schedule an apointment. This is one gift you won't have to stand in line to return.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Distincitve Dentistry.

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3 Comments
Hardy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics link
11/2/2021 12:07:51 am

Thanks for sharing such great information. Dental sealants are a form of preventive dentistry that protect teeth from cavities. Sealants are plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Sealants prevent food from entering such areas and act as a barrier between tooth surfaces.

Because there are no known benefits or hazards associated with a sealant for a person's teeth or mouth, it is typically suggested that this procedure be performed by a dentist.

Several advantages of sealants include the following:
-Decreased risk of dental decay
-There is no requirement to brush or floss as regularly as with other procedures such as fluoride varnish or crowns.

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Highland Oak Dental link
12/2/2021 11:01:14 pm

Thanks for sharing such great information! Dental sealants are a method of preventive dentistry that protects teeth against decay. Sealants are plastic coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Sealants operate as a barrier between the tooth surfaces and keep food out of these areas.

Because a sealant has no recognized benefits or hazards for a person's teeth or mouth, having it applied by a dentist is usually suggested.

Some of the benefits of sealants are as follows:
- Dental degeneration is less likely.
-There is no need to brush or floss as often as with other procedures such as fluoride varnish or crowns.

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Todd P. Briscoe, DDS link
9/22/2022 02:37:21 am

A sealant is a preventive dental treatment that shields your child’s teeth from cavities. It is a clear or shaded plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars), where 80% of cavities occur. A sealant can last for several years and sometimes indefinitely with proper care.

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