Dental Sealants
Dr. Paul Majewski and Dr. Jordan Schumacher provide dental sealants to protect your teeth from cavities and help keep your smile healthy. While sealants are typically offered to children, adults at greater risk of tooth decay can also benefit from this preventive treatment. Call Loomis Road Dental Center at 414-529-3933 for more information and to set up your appointment with our skilled dentists.
What are Dental Sealants?
A sealant is a preventive dental treatment that our dentists may recommend to protect your teeth from decay. It is made of a clear or tooth-colored resin material, which is painted onto the chewing surface of the tooth. By blocking out the bacteria and food debris that lead to tooth decay, the sealant prevents decay and cavities. The dental sealant forms a smooth surface over the natural pits and grooves of the tooth surface, which also makes it easier to effectively clean your teeth with normal brushing.
They are most often recommended for children; our dentists frequently recommend sealants for the permanent molars as soon as they come in, which is usually between the ages of 6 and 12 years. We may also recommend dental sealants for adult patients whose teeth are prone to decay or for teeth that have not been restored or suffered from decay in the past. We can apply dental sealants in just one short, comfortable visit to our practice. Sealants can be a powerful tool in preventing decay and keeping your smile healthy.
What Sealant Aims to Achieve
Dentists use sealants as a protective measure against disease-causing bacteria that can harm your teeth. The deep grooves in your molars aid in breaking down food during chewing. Over time, the accumulation of food and bacteria in these grooves can lead to the development of cavities or tooth decay. Sealants are applied to these areas to block bacteria from reaching them.
Who ought to explore the option of dental sealants?
Dental sealants are commonly administered to children and teenagers, yet even adults lacking tooth decay or molar fillings can benefit from this treatment. In essence, anyone with a risk of tooth decay in their back teeth should consider sealants.
Although dental sealants are frequently linked to children and teenagers, even adults without a history of dental decay or existing molar fillings can find value in this procedure. Essentially, anyone with vulnerable posterior teeth should contemplate sealants.
How to prepare for dental sealants.
You don’t need to do anything to get ready for dental sealants. They will be inserted during a routine office visit by our dentist or hygienist. Your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned before we apply the sealants. This aids in preventing the buildup of bacteria between the sealant material and the surfaces of your teeth.
How dental sealants work.
- Preparation: The teeth to be sealed are cleaned and dried.
- Application: The sealant material is then applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth, where it bonds to the enamel.
- Hardening: A special light is used to harden the sealant, which creates a protective barrier on the tooth surface.
- Dental sealants are typically applied to the permanent molars of children and teenagers as soon as they erupt. However, adults who are at high risk of tooth decay can also benefit from dental sealants.
What are the benefits of dental sealants?
- Protection against decay: Dental sealants provide a protective barrier against bacteria and food particles that can cause decay.
- Easy application: The application of dental sealants is quick, painless, and does not require any drilling or removal of tooth structure.
- Cost-effective: Dental sealants are a cost-effective way to prevent tooth decay, as they can last for several years and are less expensive than fillings or other restorative procedures.
- Improved oral health: By protecting teeth from decay, dental sealants can improve overall oral health and prevent the need for more extensive dental treatments in the future.
