Why a Tooth Sealant is a Good Idea

During a regular checkup at Access Dental & Dentures, your dentist may suggest a dental sealant to be placed over your child's teeth. This is a simple tool to help keep teeth clean and healthy. When you come into the office at one of our dental clinics in Southern Missouri, sealants can be explained in greater detail to answer any questions you may have but today's blog will give you a good idea of what to expect.

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

Perks of  a Tooth Sealant

• Cavity PreventionThe grooves in a molar 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.
• Inexpensive Treatment
  Many dental insurance companies will cover a protective sealant. 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 and pricy dental work in the future.
• 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 now is much less invasive than filling a cavity later!

Tooth sealants are just one of the many ways that our dentist offices across Southern Missouri can help to keep your teeth clean, healthy, and less likely to have problems in the future. This combined with a good dental routine and regular checkups is the best way to keep your smile its very best for years and years to come. Give Access Dental a call at 1-877-DENTIST to schedule an appointment and find out if dental sealants are right for your child. 

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

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