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If you have kids, you already know how hard it can be to get them to brush their teeth. Even when they do brush, sometimes their little arms have trouble reaching to clean the deep pits and grooves in their back teeth, also known as their molars. As a result, food debris and bacteria can accumulate in those areas and cause tooth decay. Here at Brush Dental, we offer an easy way to provide an extra boost of protection against cavities: dental sealants. Dr. John Kuan and Dr. Christopher Lam highly recommend that our younger patients receive dental sealants in Royse City to keep their little smiles healthy. To learn more about this treatment, simply give us a call.
Dental sealants are made of a clear, plastic-like substance called composite resin. When this material is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth, it creates a barrier that protects the enamel from harmful bacteria. This makes it significantly harder for cavities to form.
We usually recommend dental sealants for our younger patients whose smiles are still developing. They also may still be learning how to take care of their teeth, so it never hurts to have a little more protection against cavities during this process. Depending on how old your child is, we can place sealants on either their primary or adult teeth.
Although sealants are more commonly placed on children, you can receive them at any age. Even if you’re an adult, you might greatly benefit from sealants if you have a history of frequent cavities. At your next checkup, we can evaluate your mouth to determine whether you’re a good candidate for sealants.
Sealants can easily be placed as part of your or your child’s dental checkup. The whole process shouldn’t take more than half an hour. After we thoroughly clean and dry the teeth, we apply a thin layer of composite resin to the pits and grooves of the molars. A low-heat ultraviolet curing light is used to harden the material into place within seconds. Once this easy process is complete, you can relax knowing you or your little one will be well protected against cavities for years to come.
While the most apparent reason to get sealants is to dramatically reduce the risk of cavities, they also offer other benefits. For example, your child will become more confident in their ability to care for their smile. Kids who frequently develop cavities might not see a point in brushing and flossing since they may think it doesn’t work. By improving their oral health with dental sealants, they should be more motivated to keep their pearly whites clean.
Additionally, children with fewer cavities are more likely to have a positive experience at their dentist’s office. We always want your son or daughter to have a good time when they see us. Kids who enjoy going to the dentist are more likely to seek dental care on their own when they grow up, ensuring their smile stays healthy for life!
