Your Questions, Our Answers: Are Sealants Right For My Child?
Like any other treatment or service that you select for your child, you want to know that dental sealants are the best choice! You have questions, you’d love some answers, and then you’ll feel much better making an informed decision. You know that our primary intention with placing them is to help give kids the chance to learn exceptional dental hygiene skills in addition to helping limit the likelihood that they develop cavities in hard-to-clean areas. However, there are still a lot of facts for you to soak up before you’re ready to schedule a visit for sealants, so let our Saxonburg, PA team help you get there!
Questions and Answers
Question: Won’t placing dental sealants just trap bacteria beneath them, leading to problems like decay anyway?
Answer: No, this is not something you need to worry about. Keep in mind that when we place the sealants, we begin by thoroughly cleaning and prepping the teeth to ensure their placement keeps bacteria out.
Question: Why don’t you place a dental sealant all over the entire tooth? Why do you place them on back teeth, specifically on chewing surfaces?
Answer: The other surfaces of your child’s back teeth are smooth and easy to clean. We place the sealants on the chewing surfaces because these are the areas that are often highly grooved, more difficult to clean, and that trap bacteria and food particles. We treat the area that requires extra protection.
Question: Is my child going to be able to see or feel the dental sealants once they are in place?
Answer: Nope! Your child isn’t going to recognize that sealants are there at all, nor will other children, or you for that matter. However, we can identify them during checkups and keep an eye on them!
Question: Is the process for my child to receive sealants a comfortable one? Will it require any type of numbing?
Answer: Our team is happy to explain that this is a very easy, quick, comfortable, and effective treatment that is worthwhile! There’s no numbing needed. Your child will be in and out of our dental chair in a jiffy and will head home with greater prevention protection.
Place Dental Sealants For Lasting Oral Health
Choose dental sealants from our team, so your child enjoys more effective dental hygiene and a decreased chance of tooth decay! Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.
