River Walk Dental Orthodontics
Dental Sealants San Antonio TX
Dental sealants are a dental treatment intended to prevent tooth decay. Applying these sealants is a quick
and painless procedure!
Dental Sealants
Teeth play an important role in our lives. Therefore, we must ensure that we keep them protected. Protection from tooth decay is important and that’s where dental sealants help.
Dental sealants allow for more effective protection. When applied to the teeth properly, dental sealants help in protecting the tooth surfaces from cavities. Sealant is a protective coating on the surfaces of the molars that help to prevent tooth decay.
Even after having excellent oral hygiene habits, it is not always easy to clean the grooves on the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Food and bacteria can get stuck in the grooves where the bristles won’t be able to reach. This may lead to the formation of cavities on the chewing surface of the tooth.
How Sealant Help Prevent Decay?
Dental sealants protect your enamel from the bacteria and acids that cause decay. Brushing and flossing twice a day removes food particles and plaque from your teeth, however,it does not reach into the depressions and grooves. With the help of dental sealants, we can protect those often-skipped areas of your teeth from food and bacteria.
Sealants are applied to children’s teeth after their permanent teeth have erupted. It is used as a preventive measure against tooth decay. However, adults can receive sealants on healthy teeth.
Sealants last from three to five years, although it is fairly common to see adults with sealants intact from childhood. A dental sealant offers protection when it is fully intact so if your sealants come off, schedule an appointment for your teeth to be resealed.
The use of dental sealants is extremely safe for your overall oral health. Contact our dentists to learn more about sealants and to find out if there is a solution for protecting your smile.
