What does sealant do for your teeth?

Teeth, especially the premolars and back molars, naturally have grooves and pits that help to grind food. However, these pits can trap food and bacteria that lead to cavities.

You can protect your teeth, especially your premolars and back molars, by getting sealants. Sealants are thin resin coatings that fill in the grooves in the teeth and prevent food and bacteria from collecting and causing decay. 

Why Get Sealants?

Dental sealants act as a shield against tooth decay. Your dentist paints a thin resin coating onto the chewing surfaces of your back teeth, which is then hardened with a special light. This smooths out the grooves, preventing food and bacteria from collecting.

Here’s why sealants are worth considering:

• Sealants are both a noninvasive and preventative form of treatment.

• They give extra protection in addition to fluoride and tooth paste in preventing food and germs from building up.

• Dental sealants can help reduce future dental visits to repair cavities with fillings, crowns, or caps.

• They help to save time and money in the long run.

Dental Sealants for Kids

Children benefit the most from dental sealants, as it can be difficult to brush their back teeth effectively. In fact, it is estimated that children ages 6 to 11 without dental sealants are about 3 times more likely to develop cavities on their back teeth compared to children who have sealants.

Sealants give children a head start on lifelong oral health by keeping their most cavity-prone teeth protected.

Protect Your Family Member’s Smiles

Sealants are a simple, safe, and affordable way to reduce your risk of cavities and keep your teeth strong for years to come. Call My Ogden Dentist today to schedule an appointment for you or your child and protect your family’s smiles with dental sealants.