Dental Sealants: Answering 3 Very Important Questions
Your goal with your child’s smile is to keep it as immaculate and healthy as possible! You don’t want your child to have to deal with any type of discomfort or challenge when it comes to oral health, which is why you are focused on mastering the details of children’s dental care and dental hygiene. Along your journey, you will become introduced to dental sealants, which you may or may not fully understand just yet. As you may have guessed, our Saxonburg, PA team strongly encourages you to familiarize yourself with sealants (with our help, of course), as they offer the advanced protection your kiddos can certainly use
Question #1: What Are They?
What is a dental sealant, you wonder? It’s a plastic shield. However, unlike when you place cling wrap over the top of a container, this is a bit more advanced. Yes, you’ll be giving your child a physical barrier over the top of back chewing teeth. However, it’s painted on and then dries. So, you won’t really be able to see it. Your child won’t be able to feel it. However, this sealant will keep bacteria, debris, and more away from teeth chewing surfaces, where this kind of stuff can very easily become stuck in grooves (which then causes decay).
Question #2: How Long Will They Last?
Our team wants you to consider the fact that dental sealants can last such a long time! Your child might have them in place for 10 years or so until they begin to wear off. Did you notice what we just said? Yep. They can guide your child well into his or her teen years or even early adulthood (depending on when they are placed) and will then just disappear naturally. No need to worry about them (though, of course, we will monitor them during visits in case they ever need to be reapplied).
Question #3: Why Choose Sealants For My Child?
You might be extremely impressed with your child’s ability to handle dental hygiene! Or, your kiddo might still be learning. Whatever the case, dental sealants are like training wheels, a safety net, or however else you want to think of them! They allow for a bit of error as your child masters brushing, so your son or daughter enjoys enhanced protection against cavities in hard-to-clean areas.
See Us Soon For The Placement Of Protective Sealants
Ready to select dental sealants for your child? We look forward to helping your son or daughter prevent cavities with this simple, effective treatment. Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.
