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Dental Sealants In Bothell, WA

There are plenty of places to find out how to avoid tooth decay, which ultimately leads to cavities or, worse – root canals. You have heard it before. Brush and floss regularly. Avoid foods and beverages that are high in sugar. These are the tried and true rules for the best dental health. Maybe you haven’t heard of an extra step to help dental patients experience even less tooth decay. Dental sealants are the new normal step in prevention.

Sealants are designed from a thin, plastic coating painted or brushed directly on the teeth. It focuses mostly on the chewing surfaces, including the molars. This little shielding coat locks elements out that contribute to tooth decay. Instead of simply removing the material that gets left on teeth throughout the day, sealants ensure it never contacts the enamel of the teeth and the decaying process never even has a chance to get started.

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Benefits of Dental Sealants

Our Bothell dental patients at Affordable Family Dentistry routinely use dental sealants as part of their long-term dental care plan. Here are a few benefits of having sealants applied:

Long-Lasting Protection – Sealants last up to ten years before a reapplication is necessary. This makes it a worthy investment, considering sealants can prevent tooth decay that may have resulted in costlier procedures down the road.
Convenience – When having sealants, there is no need to rinse or remove anything from your mouth – they become part of the teeth. Plus, it is a painless and straightforward process to have it applied.
Aesthetic – Sealants won’t change the appearance of your teeth. It will work to preserve your smile’s natural beauty.

Preventive Treatment Is Part of Many Dental Services We Off

Dental sealants are a preventive treatment part of the minimal intervention dentistry approach to dental care. These sealants are plastic material placed in the recesses on the chewing surfaces of baby and adult molar and premolar teeth. These molar teeth are considered the most susceptible teeth to dental caries due to the anatomy of the chewing surfaces of these teeth. Also, sealants inhibit saliva and fluoride protection and instead favor plaque accumulation.

This approach facilitates prevention and early intervention to stop cavities of a tooth. Once the tooth is cavitated, it requires a dental restoration to repair the damage, emphasizing the importance of prevention in preserving teeth for a lifetime of chewing.

Avoid crowns, implants, and loss of teeth via preventative treatments. At Affordable Family Dentistry, we recommend sealants for children ages 6-14 because most tooth decay happens. However, sealants are an excellent dental prevention tool for all ages.

Contact us today if you want dental sealants applied for yourself or your children! Check our testimonials and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We would love to help you schedule an appointment.