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Why Dental Sealants is a healthy choice?Why Dental Sealants is a healthy choice?

Cavities, Cavities, Cavities – that's what all the dentists always see. Everyone, even kids, is susceptible to getting cavities, and if you don't have them fixed, you'll be in significant discomfort. They may develop into ulcers and cause nerve infections, resulting in severe pain and tooth loss, but dental sealants can prevent all this. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums must be done consistently every day. Every time you go in for a routine dental checkup, it's no fun worrying all the time about having cavities.

 

Regular brushing and flossing remove plaque and bits of food from the tooth surface, promoting better oral health. Indeed, you can't get rid of all the plaque in your mouth by brushing and flossing alone. Contrarily, dental sealants have shown promise in reducing the risk of new cavities developing or in halting the spread of existing ones.

 

Definition

 

Teeth may have a thin plastic coating glued to protect them against decay; this is called a dental sealant, often coated on the biting surfaces of rear teeth (premolars and molars). The sealant hardens almost instantly in the tooth's crevices and ridges, protecting the enamel underneath.

  

Role in maintaining oral health

 

  • The most significant benefit of practicing good oral hygiene is improved dental health. Dental fillings restore teeth and stop cavities from spreading. Although, dentists advocate applying dental sealants on chewing surfaces to prevent cavities from forming in the first place.
  • The natural design of molars and premolar chewing surfaces leaves them susceptible to cavities. These cracks may be as deep as human hair and as tiny as a toothbrush bristle, making them very challenging to clean. Since these are the hit spots for plaque buildup, cavities start forming from here. Eventually, to prevent cavity buildup, dental sealants fill the curves and grooves with a smooth coating, thus providing an additional layer of defense against decay.
  • According to the guideline established in 2016 by the ADA CSA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), based on a thorough evaluation of the research, the use of sealants is superior to the use of fluoride varnishes or no treatment at all in preventing and reversing oral cavities of primary and permanent molars in kids and teens.
  • The guideline also confirms that the sealant-protected tooth is less likely to develop other non-cavitated oral cavities (also called early lesions).
  • There is no health issue with BPA exposure from any dental material, even though dental products intended to treat and prevent caries, such as dental sealants, might contribute to extremely low-level exposure for a few hours after application.

 

Candidates for Dental Sealants

 

Dental sealants may serve as an effective preventative measure to avoid cavities between 6 and 14. Dentists recommend undergoing this treatment as soon as molar teeth erupt in a child's mouth. Children and teens are good candidates for bonds because they are more likely to develop decay in the downturns and creases of the molar teeth. Nonetheless, this treatment is also helpful for adults, even if their molars are free of disease and fillings.

 

Baby teeth may also benefit from dental sealants if they have deep grooves and depressions that may trap food and bacteria. Since baby teeth are crucial in maintaining the proper spacing for adult dentition, taking care of them is necessary, so they don't fall out too prematurely.

 

To Sum-up

 

Proper dental hygiene entails taking preventive measures to ensure continued excellent oral health. The protection of one's oral health is of the utmost importance. It's best to invest in dental care that will pay off in the long run since individual procedures may add up quickly. That is why you should contact your dentist soon about obtaining dental sealants.

 

If your dentist recommends sealant, it might be the most economical and healthful choice you can make. In the end, you can avoid cavities, and the sealant treatment can be more effective if you maintain excellent dental hygiene by brushing twice daily. Always consult your dentist for advice on how to effectively care for your teeth and your dental sealant following treatment to ensure you're giving your oral health the attention it deserves.

 

Contact your Pinole dentists, Dr. Azadeh Hosseini and Dr. Ghazal Hosseini, at Top Pinole Dental for more information on dental sealants.

 

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Dental Sealants

 

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