Dental sealants are a popular form of preventive dental care. They are used to protect the teeth from cavities and decay. Sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where most cavities occur. But what are the pros and cons of dental sealants? In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using dental sealants to protect your teeth!
Dental sealants are thin, nearly transparent plastic resin coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of back teeth from decay by smoothing them out. A sealed tooth is far less likely to develop a cavity or require more expensive dental treatment later on. More importantly, sealants can protect your childrens teeth from decay.
To begin, your teeth are cleaned to remove food residues and plaque. After that, theyre dried and kept dry before the sealant application. Then an acid solution is used on the targeted tooth to roughen it. The material may not adhere as well to the tooth if it isnt roughened. Then, the plastic substance is molded into a putty-like texture that is hardened using ultraviolet radiation afterward.
Yes, dental sealants may be used by both adults and children. While youngsters ages 6 14 are the most common recipients, people at risk for cavities and those who do not currently have dental sealants or fillings can also benefit from them.
Teeth that are not exposed require the same level of attention to dental hygiene as teeth with no sealants. You should still brush and floss your teeth twice a day, and you should come to see us for professional cleanings on a regular basis. This procedure will allow us to inspect the sealants for wear and tear, which should extend their service life by up to ten years. During this period, you and your children will benefit from preventative therapy that has been shown to reduce decay by more than 70%.
Losing teeth is common among aging adults. Teeth are lost because of tooth decay, gum disease, and trauma to the mouth. Usually, the dentist will advise you to replace missing teeth with a variety of treatments includingdental crowns,dental bridges,dental implants, ordentures, depending on your oral health history.
Dental crowns are custom-made composite teeth that replace damaged natural teeth above the gum-line, restoring teeth to their original shape and size. A dental crown preserves and strengthens the tooth structure for teeth that are too badly damaged for tooth filling. Dental crowns can work like dental fillings, strengthen a weakened tooth, and also enhance stained or broken teeth. They are used to improve the health, functionality, and appearance of teeth.
A dental bridge is a fixed dental prosthesis that bridges the gap between missing teeth by cementing to dental implants or original teeth on both sides of the empty space. Dental bridges replace one to multiple teeth that are missing. Unlike dental crowns which replace only one tooth at a time, dental bridges are used to replace a row of missing teeth.
Our dentist will begin by numbing your mouth with a localized anesthetic. The dentist then prepares the tooth or teeth for the crown or bridge. The enamel of the teeth will then be reduced to properly fit the bridge or crown. For a crown, our dentist will prepare a single tooth. For a bridge, they will prepare the teeth on either side of the gap to hold the bridge in place.
After preparation, the dentist takes an impression of your teeth to send to the dental lab. The lab will then construct the bridge or crown based on the impression of your teeth. Our dentist will then place a temporary crown or bridge on the prepared teeth. This will protect the teeth while the laboratory makes your custom bridge or crown.