Why Your Child Might Need Sealants

You teach your kids healthy dental habits and even check up on them from time to time, but it's still possible that they may develop cavities, especially on molars and premolars. These are particularly difficult areas to keep clean, but with the use of dental sealants, your North Augusta, SC, dentist can help you and your child prevent cavities and gum disease. If you'd like to learn more get in contact with Dr. Gary Waugh of Hall Family Dentistry.

The Fight Against Plaque

Plaque builds on our teeth daily, it's why it's important to brush and floss every day. The bacteria that thrive in it create acids that wear away the enamel, causing cavities.

Molar and premolar teeth have grooves in them which assist in chewing food, but that can make them difficult to keep clean. Even if your child does an excellent job there may be spaces that the bristles can't reach.

Dental Sealants in North Augusta, SC

Dental sealants are best applied as soon as the permanent tooth erupts completely above the gumline. In some cases, these can also be applied to baby teeth, but consult your dentist to find if your child would benefit.

They are less commonly used in adults, but if you have a tooth with deep grooves sealants might prove helpful. Again, consult with your dentist.

To apply them your doctor first prepares the tooth's by very thoroughly cleaning them and then treating the top of it with a gel that makes the tooth's usually smooth surface a little rough. This is to make it easier for the sealant to bond. Which is applied in liquid form and then hardened with a special light.

Sealants can last for a year or more but it's a simple enough process to reapply them if necessary. Along with daily brushing and flossing, dental sealants help add an extra layer of protection against cavities, greatly reducing the likelihood of more invasive dental procedures. Help protect your children's smile, make an appointment today, call Dr. Waugh of Hall Family Dentistry in North Augusta, SC, by dialing (803) 278-2223.

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