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What Are Sealant Treatments And How Do They Prevent Tooth Decay?

June 28, 2020 - by Dr. Alpa Dalal - in Community, Health

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A sealant is a thin coat that a dentist paints over the chewing surface of our back teeth. These teeth are responsible for most of the chewing. Thus, whenever we eat sugar, the acids can hurt our natural teeth enamel causing tooth decay and cavities. As long as you don’t have any dental fillings, sealants get into the valleys and peaks of these back teeth and help protect them for longer.

Role of sealants in preventing tooth decay
Tooth decay can occur because of many scenarios. Actions like composite cavity filling can help avoid tooth decay, but sealants are a precaution rather than a solution. They bring strength to your teeth’s natural ability to defend themselves from acids hurting their enamel. The coating can block their entrance helping your teeth stay strong for longer.

The right age to get sealants
You don’t have to wait until you have a toothache to get sealant on your teeth. In fact, the most recommended age for them to be applied is the moment the definitive teeth arise in the mouth of our children. When they are young, they tend to eat a lot of food that is high on sugar. That can definitely harm their teeth. Applying the protective coat of sealant, you can reduce the chances of having cavities that might lead to early tooth decay in the following years.

The process
The process of applying a sealant to the back teeth is very simple. First, the professional cleans all teeth grooves and then applies the fine coat. This fine coat attaches to the tooth and hardens. Since they are mostly transparent or white, you don’t even notice it’s there.

How long do sealants last?
Sealants last for years at a time. Eating hard food, ice or just the normal wear and tear of chewing wears them out. This is not something to worry about; you can always go for a dentist appointment and get it re-done.

Conclusion
If you have a healthy mouth with no sealant on the back teeth, you should give your local dentist a call. Get an easy appointment to paint a fine coat of sealant to your chewing surfaces and extend the life of your teeth. If you happen to be near the Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, or Danville area, give Dr. Alpa Dalal a call.

Make your smile your best presentation card taking care of it with dental sealant.

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