Dental Sealants Tucson
Dental sealants are highly effective in preventing tooth decay. Applying the sealants is simple – Dr. Rosenberg will apply a tooth-colored acrylic coating to the surface your tooth. This seals the deep grooves on the surface of your teeth and act as a barrier in protecting enamel from plaque and naturally occurring acids.
What’s A Dental Sealant?
A dental sealant is a thin plastic film painted on the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars to fill in the cavity-prone areas of your teeth. Sealants have been shown to be highly effective in the prevention of cavities. They were developed in the 1950′s. The first sealants were accepted by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Therapeutics in 1972.
Sealants protect the depressions and grooves of your teeth from food particles and plaque that brushing and flossing can’t reach.
They only take a few minutes to apply to each tooth. Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and can last several years before a reapplication is needed.
Children and adults can benefit from sealants in the fight against tooth decay.
If you have any questions about dental sealants for children or adults, you can contact us easily by calling our Tucson dental office at (520) 744-0700 and one of our friendly staff will be more than pleased to assist you.
