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Learn About Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are a thin, protective coating made from plastic or other dental materials, designed to adhere easily to the chewing surface of your back teeth. This treatment is suitable for patients of all ages, but it is especially common for children. You can conveniently have this treatment done during your routine dental cleaning and exam.
The Benefits of Dental Sealants at Castlewood Dental
Helps You Avoid Cavities
Dental sealants provide a strong protective barrier against cavities by covering the deep grooves of molars where food and bacteria often hide. Research shows they can reduce cavity occurrence by 80% during the first two years and continue offering about 50% protection for up to four years with proper care.
Long-lasting Protection
Sealants are a long-lasting preventive treatment that can protect teeth for up to 9 years with proper care. Even if they wear down over time, they can be easily replaced to continue providing strong protection against cavities and decay, ensuring healthier teeth and a brighter smile for years.
Especially Great for Children
Children who do not receive dental sealants are at a much higher risk of tooth decay. Studies show they are three times more likely to develop cavities compared to children who have sealants, making this preventive treatment an effective way to protect young smiles and reduce future dental problems.
Fast, Painless, Easy Application
A thin protective liquid is carefully painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth and hardens within about one minute. The process is simple, quick, completely painless, and provides lasting protection against cavities.
Who Can Benefit From Dental Sealants?
Some safe options include:
- School-age children
- Adults who are cavity-prone
- Anyone who wants an added layer of protection against decay
What to Expect During a Dental Sealant Treatment?
A dental sealant is like a small plastic filling, but no numbing is needed since tooth enamel doesn’t have nerves.
- We’ll start by examining the tooth or teeth to be sealed. If decay is found, we'll remove it.
- Next, we'll apply a solution to help the sealant material bond to the tooth surface.
- Then, we'll paint the sealant on and use a special curing light to set it. That’s it!
