Dental Sealants –
Do More to Protect Your Teeth

Do you want to do more to protect your teeth from cavities? Now you can, with a little help from dental sealants.

What are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants, also known as pit and fissure sealants, are a thin clear coating made of plastic and other dental materials that are placed on the tooth surface to prevent cavities. They are most often applied to permanent molars and premolars because they are the most prone to tooth decay due to being the location in your mouth where food particles often end up. Sealants protect your teeth and keep them looking and functioning their best. It's like an added level of tooth enamel to keep your teeth safe.

How Can Dental Sealants Help My Teeth?

Dental sealants are a form of preventive dental care. Applying sealants prevents decay and cavities even more when combined with dedicated brushing and flossing. They can keep your baby teeth and your adult teeth from rotting or breaking down. Think of it as a kind of invisible shield and added protector for your teeth.

Just because you've got dental sealants doesn't mean you can let your positive oral health habits go. Brushing twice a day with a soft bristled toothbrush and flossing daily is still very important. Eating a balanced diet including fruits, veggies, dairy, and other food groups is also an essential step in practicing and maintaining your oral health.Sealants assist in keeping your tooth enamel intact and provide extra defense against sugary foods and beverages.

If you think your teeth could use a little extra protection from all the wear and tear of daily life, then give Margaret C. Garcia DDS a call and ask about how dental sealants could help protect your teeth from damage and cavities.

You can never be too careful. After all you've only got one set of teeth, you might as well take the best care of them as you possibly can!