Dental Benefit – Dental Sealants
Children Dental Care, Why have Dental Sealants.
There are times when a dentist will advise having dental sealants. Dental sealant is a clear plastic protective coating for teeth. Dental sealants are usually painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). Molars and premolars have grooves and crevices where food can get stuck. Some of these crevices can be deep enough that the bristles of a toothbrush can’t reach into them. Sealants can provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and cause cavities. Sealants will help prevent cavities from forming since they cover the groove so that food can not get into them. In the past, sealants were mainly used for children though adults can also get sealants when necessary.