Smile Shield: Dental Sealant Insights
Dental sealants, a thin protective coating usually made from plastic or other dental materials, adhere easily to the chewing surface of your back teeth. This treatment is suitable for all ages, with a focus on children. Schedule it conveniently during your routine dental cleaning and exam by calling (814) 899-0444.
Cavity Prevention
Dental sealants can decrease cavity occurrence by 80% over two years and by 50% over four years effectively.
Durable Shield
Dental sealants can decrease cavity occurrence by 80% over two years and by 50% over four years effectively.
Especially ideal for children
Children without sealants on their teeth are three times more prone to cavities than those with sealants.
Quick, painless, and effortless application process
The thin coating is easily applied by painting it in liquid form, and it solidifies in just about one minute. It's really that simple!
Who is eligible for dental sealants?
- Children attending school
- Cavity-prone adults
- Individuals seeking an extra safeguard against decay!
What to expect during dental sealant treatment?
A sealant is similar to a tiny plastic filling, but numbing is usually unnecessary because tooth enamel does not have nerves.
- Initial examination of the tooth or teeth slated for sealing, including decay removal if detected.
- Application of a solution to enhance adherence of the sealing material to the tooth surface.
- Application of the sealant, achieved through painting onto the tooth and utilizing a specialized curing light as necessary. That concludes the process!
