Healthy teeth can last a lifetime. Early protection and prevention go a long way to keeping teeth healthy. Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect permanent teeth from the time they newly erupt. This is the process of receiving dental sealants.

Dental sealants are a protective coating placed on the pits and grooves of permanent teeth. They may be white or clear, to blend naturally with the color of the tooth. Sealants prevent food and bacteria that cause cavities, from sticking in the tiny pits and grooves of the teeth. They help to protect teeth from decay.

Placing dental sealants is an easy procedure that usually does not require any drilling. They’re considered preventative treatment, so dentists put them on cavity-free teeth. Before placing a sealant, your dental provider makes sure the tooth is clean and dry. They apply and rinse off several solutions that help the sealant stick to the tooth. Then they apply the sealant material to the pits and grooves of the tooth. The sealant material starts out as a thick liquid that flows into the grooves. When all the grooves are covered, your dental provider shines a bright light on the sealant to make it hard and bond to the tooth. The entire process is painless and only takes a few minutes.

Dental sealants protect the areas of teeth that are most susceptible to decay from an early age. The pits and grooves of teeth are difficult to keep clean and tend to trap food and bacteria. Sealants close off these areas to keep food and bacteria out. This makes it easier to keep teeth clean and cavity-free.

Dental sealants are an effective and non-invasive way to protect teeth from decay and keep them healthy for a lifetime. For more information contact South Holston Dental. At South Holston, we pride ourselves on patient results. As a result, we work closely with patients to create individualized treatment options to meet their needs. Please contact us to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

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