Dental Sealants – Fort Washington, PA

Guarding Teeth from Cavities

Sometimes brushing the teeth is not enough, especially when it comes to those hard-to-reach spots in your child’s mouth. It is difficult for a toothbrush to reach between the small cracks and grooves on teeth. If left alone, those tiny areas can develop tooth decay. Dental sealants in Fort Washington give your child’s teeth extra protection against decay and help prevent cavities.

What Are Dental Sealants?

Gif showing animated tooth receiving dental sealants in Fort Washington

Dental sealants are plastic resins that bond and harden in the deep grooves on the tooth’s surface. When a tooth is sealed, the tiny grooves become smooth, and are less likely to harbor plaque. With sealants, brushing becomes easier and more effective against tooth decay.

Sealants are typically applied to children’s teeth after their permanent teeth have erupted as a preventive measure against tooth decay. It is more common to seal “permanent” teeth rather than “baby” teeth, but every patient has unique needs, and the dentist will recommend sealants on a case-by-case basis.

Dental sealants last from three to five years, although it is fairly common to see adults with sealants still intact from childhood.