Dental Sealants
Applying dental sealants to your teeth can be a key treatment in your preventative dental care program. Our dentists recommend them to all our patients in the Lansing area.
What are Sealants?
- Dental sealants are thin, plastic films that can be painted onto the chewing surfaces of your back teeth.
- Before a sealant is placed the tooth is cleaned, checked for decay, and prepared with dental solution (etch).
- Sealants are in liquid form when applied and are then cured by a special light, which hardens them
- They can provide significant protection against cavities as long as they remain completely sealed onto the tooth.
- They are similar to raincoats - thin plastic covers that protect the grooves and pits in the teeth from cavity-causing bacteria
- Sealants are placed on all molar teeth and some premolar teeth after they have completely erupted through the gum tissue.
Preserve your teeth
Every time a cavity is filled, part of your tooth structure is lost. Sealants not only protect your teeth from cavities, but also prevent the fillings that cavities would require, thus preserving your tooth structure.
In addition, fillings often need to be replaced when they get old enough, which can cost additional money. Therefore sealants can save you time and money and help you avoid uncomfortable dental procedures in the future. They last for many years if proper brushing habits are maintained.
" The dental procedures we specialize in enhance our
patients' look and their quality of life! "
Take preventative action against cavities and tooth decay! If you are located in the Lansing, Michigan area, contact us today to schedule your appointment for dental sealants.
