Molars are the flat teeth located at the back of your mouth. Their purpose is to grind the food you eat into smaller and easily digestible bits. Because these teeth are hard-working and have depressions and grooves, this makes them susceptible to tooth decay.
That’s where dental sealants come in.
As the name suggests, a dental sealant is a plastic coating painted on top of the molars that seals the teeth preventing the development of cavities and decay, and protects the tooth enamel.
Read on to find out who needs dental sealants, how they are applied, and what their benefits are.
Children, teenagers, and adults of all ages can all benefit from dental sealants. Kids between the ages of 6 and 14 benefit most from getting dental sealants as they are most likely to get dental cavities.
Experts say that sealants are also appropriate for baby teeth if the situation requires it and once the molars develop their signature grooves and depressions. It’s important to keep baby teeth healthy as they play a key role in determining the correct spacing for future teeth.
Applying dental sealants is a quick and pain-free process. The steps involved are as follows:
The main benefits that dental sealants offer are:
To know more about dental sealants and their benefits, contact Silicon Valley Dental Care at (408) 224-1333, book an appointment online, or visit our office at 5595 Winfield Boulevard, Suite 210, San Jose, CA 95123.
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