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Sealants
One of the most common places for tooth decay to occur is on the chewing surfaces of back teeth, called premolars and molars. When you run your tongue along the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, you can feel depressions and grooves.
These indentations, called pits and fissures, help to grind food, but are difficult to keep clean. The tooth brush bristles can´t reach into the microscopic grooves to remove plaque bacteria and tiny particles of food.
Because pits and fissures are difficult to keep clean, we can recommend dental sealants. A dental sealant is a plastic material that is applied to the chewing surface of a back tooth and acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acid.
Sealants can benefit children and adults since you never outgrow cavities.
HOW ARE SEALANTS APPLIED?
The procedure is simple and fast and there is little, if any, discomfort. First the teeth to be sealed are thoroughly cleaned and conditioned. Then the sealant is applied to the chewing surfaces where it bonds to the enamel. A special curing light is used to help the sealant harden.
As long as the sealant remains intact, the tooth´s chewing surface will be protected from decay. Sealants, which hold up well under the incredible force of everyday chewing, usually last several years before reapplication is needed. We always check their condition during your regular examinations.
