Newsletter Issue 1 - Prevention

How Do Sealants Prevent Damage To My Teeth?

Many people are scared to go to the dentist because they are concerned about finding a cavity or two and then the prospect of going under the drill for a filling. This is no longer a factor. The reality is that coming for a check-up and taking preventative measures is now completely painless.

When you have a check-up, if there is a sign of decay or there are indicators to show a tooth may be prone to decay, you don’t have to wait until a cavity arrives. A sealant can be placed to prevent damage to your teeth.

Sealants are a vital tool to a dentist to help prevent tooth decay. As one of the most effective forms of preventative dentistry available to you, sealants are an easy and painless treatment that can last for many years.

Sealants supplement your regular routine of brushing and flossing as a thin coat of plastic material, the sealant, is applied onto the biting-surfaces of your teeth. This plastic coating creates a barrier between your teeth and the decay-causing bacteria that live in plaque.

It is an effective way to reduce the need for fillings and more expensive treatments that may be required to repair the damage from cavities. Sealants are most effective in reducing cavities in children with newly formed permanent teeth. They are also useful in cutting down formation of decay in adult teeth.

To find out more about how Sealants can prevent further damage to your teeth, please contact us.

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