What Is A Dental Sealant?

When children reach the age of six, their first molars begin to grow in behind their baby teeth. Because children at that age seldom have the required dexterity or patience to brush thoroughly in the back of their mouths, these new teeth are very vulnerable to cavities. A simple and popular solution to this problem is a dental sealant procedure. An absence of sealants can lead to the eventual restoration or replacement of the defective molars. Complex dentistry, such as crowns, root canal procedures, and implants, will need to be used in order to correct the problem.

While the purpose of the sealant is cavity prevention, small ones can still appear occasionally; however, the sealant dramatically reduces the size and severity of these cavities. As a result, the molars stay healthy and are able to last into adulthood. If your dentist has not suggest dental sealants, please be sure to make an inquiry.