Tooth Sealants in Puyallup, WA (Washington)
Also serving Federal Way, Tacoma, Sumner, Milton, Graham, and Auburn, WA.
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Sometimes
brushing is not enough. Everyone has hard-to-reach spots in their
mouth, and brushing doesn’t always fully clean those difficult
places. When that happens, you are at risk of tooth decay. Using
sealants on your teeth gives you an extra line of defense against
tooth decay.
Dental sealant is a plastic resin that bonds to the deep grooves
in your tooth’s chewing surface. When sealing a tooth,
the grooves of your teeth are filled and the tooth surface becomes
smoother -- and less likely to harbor plaque. With sealants,
tooth brushing becomes easier and more effective against tooth
decay.
Sealants are usually applied to children’s teeth as a
preventative measure during the years of most likely tooth decay.
However, adult’s teeth can also be sealed. It is more common
to seal "permanent" teeth rather than "baby" teeth,
but every person has unique needs. Your dentist will recommend
sealants on a case by case basis.
Sealants generally last 3-5 years, however it is fairly common
to see adults with sealants still intact from their childhood.
A dental sealant only provides protection when it is fully intact,
so if your sealant comes off let your dentist know. |
