By Dr. Keerthi Sudireddy
Dental sealants are a thin protective coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth to keep decay out of their grooves. They are simple, painless and very effective.
Dental sealants are a protective resin coating applied to the deep grooves of molars, where food and bacteria collect and brushing struggles to reach. They block decay before it starts and are quick and painless to apply. They are especially valuable for children and teens but benefit adults with deep grooves too.
Who benefits
- Children and teens, soon after molars come in.
- Adults with deep grooves prone to decay.
How they're applied
The tooth is cleaned, the sealant is painted into the grooves and hardened with a light. It takes minutes per tooth, with no drilling. Pair with cavity prevention habits.
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