Perks of a Tooth Sealant for Your Child

Your child's oral care is important for lifelong oral health. Your dentist may suggest a dental sealant to be placed over your little one's teeth. If you are curious about this procedure and the benefits, you are in the right place. As your trusted dentist in Southern Missouri, we are all about preventative care for your child. Fron regular oral check-ups to a protective sealant, there are a number of ways you can help protect your child's teeth. Take a look below to learn all about our sealant services!

What is a Sealant?

A sealant is a protective barrier placed on the chewing surface of a child's teeth. This coating helps protect the grooves of molars where food is ground up. It can help reduce the risk of tooth damage by food particles being mashed against the tooth over and over. These grooves can hold bacteria, as well as food.

Perks of a Tooth Sealant:

Prevent Cavities

The grooves on your child's molars are hard to reach. Brushing alone may not be able to completely clean out this space. Food and bacteria that may get into these grooves may start to wear away your tooth enamel. Once the bacteria has worked its way through the protective enamel layer, it is inside your tooth. This is known as a cavity. Cavities can be painful and cause severe damage to your tooth.

Effective Protection

A sealant can greatly reduce the risk of your child developing a cavity. The procedure is very effective in protecting your tooth. Sealants are placed in high-risk areas for cavities and give an additional layer of protection for the tooth.

Non-Invasive Procedure

Sealants can be placed and cured in a short amount of time. Many times a sealant will be placed during a routine check-up. It's a fast and effective way to protect your child's teeth. A sealant is much less invasive than filling a cavity!

Inexpensive Treatment

Many dental insurance companies will cover a protective sealant for your child's teeth. Even if you don't have insurance or it is not covered, the out of pocket expense is fairly affordable. It's an inexpensive way to help protect your child's teeth and reduce the chance of on-going dental work.

Getting a sealant at Access Dental And Dentures is an easy way to help protect your child's teeth for years to come. Helping to protect their teeth from a young age can create a happy, healthy smile throughout their life. Contact our Springfield, MO dentist to schedule an appointment today! We look forward to helping your family protect and care for their teeth!

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