Dental Sealants in Sydney

Sealants may be used to help prevent tooth decay. They are one of the most effective forms of preventative dentistry available to you.

Sealants are an easy and painless treatment and can last for many years. It is an effective way to reduce the need for fillings and more expensive treatment that may be required to repair the damage from cavities, so sealants can also save you money. It is important to check the teeth by radiograph and highpowered magnification (e.g. microscope) prior to sealing so that early decay is not inadvertantly trapped beneath.

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.

Plaque is often found on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where it is difficult to remove by brushing and flossing alone. If plaque is not removed regularly from your teeth, it can produce acids which will attack the tooth enamel and create pits or holes (cavities) in the tooth. This is tooth decay.

Sealants prevent this from occurring as the coat of slippery plastic material prevents plaque from sticking to the tiny grooves on the biting surfaces of the teeth. This greatly reduces the risk of forming cavities and tooth decay.

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.

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To find out more about Sealants, we invite you to experience Ironside Advanced Dental for yourself. Contact our team by filling out our quick and easy online form, or calling our practice on (02) 9267 3495.