What are dental sealants? Do you offer them?

James Vinson | Feb 17, 2022 | Category: Pediatric dentist

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Bluebird Pediatric Dentistry in West Jefferson | Feb 17, 2022

We offer sealants and think they are a great safety net for cavity prevention on teeth. Dental sealants work to prevent cavities by sealing pits and fissures that naturally occur in molars. Sealants “seal off” the pit and fissure of your molars to prevent food and plaque from collecting and forming cavities. Sealants adhere to the chewing surface of your back teeth. They’re no substitute for brushing and flossing, but they can keep cavities from forming and may even stop early stages of decay from becoming a full-blown cavity. In fact, sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars.

Bluebird Pediatric Dentistry in West Jefferson | Feb 17, 2022

Hi James! Dental sealants are a thin resin coating that dentists apply to the grooves of the permanent back teeth, the molars and premolars. Sealants are applied to help prevent cavities. Our office does offer sealants and we highly recommend them!

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