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What Is a Dental Sealant?
Pediatric dentists use dental sealants to help fortify a child’s molars by providing a hard layer of protection. It is a thin coating of resin that is brushed over the grooves of the molars to prevent food particles from becoming lodged in the teeth and bacteria from growing. Dental sealant treatment is non-invasive and painless, making it ideal for young patients.
Our Las Vegas pediatric dentists have experience working with dental sealants as a preventative treatment to help reduce tooth decay and dental cavities. In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA)1 stated that dental sealants reduce the risk of cavities in children by as much as 80%!
Benefits of Dental Sealants
Because dental sealants cover the chewing surfaces of the molars, they lock out food particles, germs and plaque that can cause tooth decay. Along with being an effective way to prevent cavities, dental sealants also provide these benefits:
- Non-invasive and painless
- Done quickly in just one visit
- Save in future dental costs and treatments
- Proven to be safe by the ADA
- Help kids keep up with good oral hygiene
There are very few downsides to dental sealants. Modern sealants are made of hazard-free materials and are completely BPA-free. However, there is a very small chance they could chip. You should expect the dental sealant to start to thin from normal wear and tear over the years—but they can be very easily repaired or replaced.