The Benefits of Sealant

The Benefits of Sealant

We all know that brushing and flossing are the best ways to prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to clean every tiny nook and cranny in your mouth–especially for young kids. Molars (back teeth) are usually the toughest to clean, often becoming a favorite place for cavity-causing bacteria to hide.

If you could give your child’s teeth an extra barrier of protection, would you? Dental sealants make it possible, literally sealing out food particles and plaque to help fight cavities and tooth decay. Dental sealants are one of several methods used by the pediatric dental experts to keep your child’s teeth as clean and healthy as possible.

Here’s everything you never knew you needed to know about dental sealants, including the many benefits they provide and how they can impact your child’s long-term oral health.

What are dental sealants?

A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of your child’s teeth (usually premolars and molars) to prevent future tooth decay. The sealant bonds into the grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over each tooth’s enamel.

When the bacteria that lives in your child’s mouth meets leftover food particles, they produce acids that can create cavities. With dental sealants, these bits of food are shielded from your child’s teeth, preventing the acids that lead to tooth decay and other dental issues.

Forget Captain America’s shield–dental sealants are the real thing!

Dental sealants do a lot of good:-,,

· Dental sealants are a proactive and affordable way to prevent cavities

· Dental sealants are easy to apply and take only a minute or two to dry

· Protection of the tooth begins immediately

· Dental sealants are white or clear in color, making them virtually invisible when talking or smiling

· Dental sealants can withstand normal chewing and often last several years before reapplication is needed

Your Saraswati Dental College team is here to help!

We are proud to be well-known pediatric dental experts in Saraswati Dental College and Hospital. We are here to help you and your child adjust to their new world of dentist visits in any way that we can. If you think it would be helpful to introduce your child to our team before their appointment, please let us know and we are happy to make that happen. You and your child are in great hands with our trusted team and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. If you’re ready to schedule your child’s visit, let’s get started!