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Sealants

Dental sealants for cavity prevention at Four Points Dental, Austin, TX

Sealants in Austin, TX at Four Points Dental

Dental sealants are thin coatings that can help you protect the surfaces of your teeth. At Four Points Dental, we can apply dental sealants to reduce your chances of developing cavities in the future. How are dental sealants applied, and how long should you expect them to last?

Count on our dentist in Austin, Texas to use dental sealants to protect your teeth and reduce your chances of developing oral health issues in the future.

What Are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are special coatings that can be applied to your teeth to prevent tooth decay from developing. Usually, they are applied to the molars and premolars, but they can be applied to just about any tooth in your mouth.

The goal of the sealant is to bind to depressions and grooves in your teeth that might be difficult to keep clean. Then, with a protective layer, it is harder for bacteria to get in the nooks and crannies and form cavities.

Who Needs Them?

Almost anyone is a candidate for dental sealants. Typically, they are applied to molars and premolars in the mouths of children and teenagers; however, they can be applied to just about any tooth at any age. If you do not already have oral decay or feelings, dental sealants can be beneficial.

Typically, your dentist will recommend that children get dental sealants applied to their permanent molars as soon as these teeth come in. They tend to be cavity prone between the ages of 6 and 14, and dental sealants can reduce the chances of cavities and decay in these vital teeth.

How Are Dental Sealants Applied?

If your dentist recommends dental sealants, the first step is to clean your teeth early. That way, food debris is not trapped underneath the coating itself. We will make sure the teeth are perfectly dry before we move forward.

Next, we will apply a liquid that makes it easier for the sealant to bond to the teeth. Once the solution is ready, we will apply the sealant coating. We will give the coating time to harden, and we will use a special light to cure it.

Once the procedure is done, we will examine the Integrity of the dental sealant at each checkup. It is not unusual for the sealant to last for up to 10 years.

Call Four Points Dental for Austin, TX Dental Sealants

You must protect your teeth properly, and dental sealants could help you. At Four Points Dental, we want to reduce your chances of developing cavities and oral tooth decay in Austin, Texas. We will examine your teeth thoroughly at every visit, and there is a chance that we may recommend dental sealants.

If you have questions about this procedure, a member of our team would be happy to help you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

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