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Our teeth are a three-dimensional map of pits and grooves that leave us susceptible to dental caries. Fortunately, there is a process that will smooth these topographical features.
Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings your dentist paints onto the surface of your back molars to fill in any potholes. This coating serves as a physical barrier to decay. The amount of protection is determined by the specific sealant’s ability to adhere to the original tooth.
Whether clear, white or slightly tinted, it’s virtually impossible to detect coatings.
PROCESS
Treatment begins with a thorough cleaning and rinsing of the tooth surface to free it of any decay. Your dentist then will rub a special cleansing liquid on the tooth. Finally, the sealant is applied, usually on the chewing surface of the back teeth. The process is pain free and takes just five minutes per tooth, including the time required to harden.
QUALIFICATION
You may wish to consider sealants if you’re at high risk for dental caries. Even children can benefit from this procedure. The best time for this pediatric treatment is directly after molars have erupted — roughly from six to eight years old — before teeth have a chance to decay.
CHILD SUSCEPTIBILITY
The chewing surface of a child’s teeth is particularly susceptible to decay because it’s more difficult for them to clean the tiny grooves and pits of some teeth. Fluoride is of some use, but it still can’t reach all the nooks and crannies.
Even if your child brushes and flosses diligently, food and bacteria will still build up in these depressions.
SEALANTS VS. FILLING CAVITIES
Sealing your teeth will greatly improve your ability to avoid cavities. Approximately three-fourths of sealed teeth remain cavity free after the procedure. As a result, sealants can save you time and money, not to mention the pain of more invasive procedures.
Some research even reveals sealants stop cavities when applied to slightly decayed teeth.
SEALANT LIFESPAN
Dental sealants, on average, last up to 10 years. You can improve this lifespan by practicing good oral hygiene, visiting your dentist regularly and avoiding such hard objects as hard candies.
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about cosmetic dentistry or if you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mobasser at his Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry office, please call: (310) 550-0383; or visit his web site: www.celebritydentist.com.
About Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser
Dr. Mobasser offers state-of-the-art cosmetic treatment to his patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and around the world. He is one of the pioneers of modern cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and is one of the most experienced and qualified dentists in the world. Dr. Mobasser offers full-mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, sedation dentistry, porcelain crowns and bridges, implants, TMJ treatment, smile makeover, and more. To complement his dental training, he also holds degrees in mathematics and engineering. Please visit his website at www.celebritydentist.com.
