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At Parkview Dentistry in Fountain Hills, Arizona, we focus on protective, efficient, and comfortable dentistry.
Dental sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars. The sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and deep grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth.
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What are dental sealants?
Dental sealants are a thin, protective coating applied to the chewing surface of your molars and premolar teeth to prevent tooth decay. At Parkview Dentistry, Dr. Laskis only uses BPA-free sealants on her patients.
The recommendation is to apply dental sealants promptly after permanent molars erupt (around age 6 and age 12 on average). While brushing and flossing can remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth, the toothbrush bristles cannot always get into all of the deep grooves of our molars. We recommend dental sealant treatment which can keep cavities from forming and may even stop the early stages of dental decay from becoming a full-blown cavity.
Sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars. The sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and deep grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth.
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How long do dental sealants last?
Sealants typically last 3-5 years. During your regular dental checkups, Dr. Laskis will assess the condition of the sealant and can reapply it as needed. If a tooth loses a sealant, the protective shield is gone and the tooth can get a cavity, but missing sealants are easy to replace, restoring the tooth’s protective shield.
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How are sealants applied?
Applying sealants is a quick and painless process. Dr. Laskis will clean and dry your tooth before placing an acidic gel on your teeth. This gel roughens up your tooth surface so a strong bond will form between your tooth and the sealant. After a few seconds, Dr. Laskis will rinse off the gel and dry your tooth once again before applying a primer and bonding agent and then the sealant material onto the grooves of your tooth. Your dentist, dental hygienist, or assistant will then use a special blue light to harden the sealant.
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