Sealants
Sometimes brushing is not enough, especially when it comes to those hard-to-reach spots in your mouth. The small cracks and grooves on your teeth are difficult to clean with a toothbrush alone. If left unprotected, those tiny areas can develop tooth decay. Sealants give your teeth extra protection against decay and help prevent cavities.
What Are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are plastic resins that bond and harden in the deep grooves on your tooth's surface. When a tooth is sealed, those tiny grooves become smooth and are far less likely to harbor plaque. With sealants, brushing becomes easier and more effective.
Who Benefits from Sealants?
Sealants are typically applied to children's teeth after their permanent teeth have erupted as a preventive measure against tooth decay. However, adults can also receive sealants on healthy teeth. It is more common to seal permanent teeth rather than baby teeth, but every patient is unique and Dr. Song will make recommendations on a case-by-case basis.
Sealants typically last from three to five years. A dental sealant only provides protection when fully intact — if yours come off, let us know and we'll reseal promptly.
Ask about sealants at your next checkup.
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