Dental Sealants for Kids and Adults

Dental Sealants help prevent tooth decay in kids and teens, but sealants also work for adults whose teeth are still natural and without decay or restorations.

Dr. Carroll Butler is a licensed and preferred sealants provider and can give you and your family the peace of mind you need when it comes to oral health.

What are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are made from plastic that is coated on to the depressions and grooves or the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Your molars or your back teeth, quickly bond with the dental sealant, which is thin and unnoticeable. The dental sealant forms a protective shield or coating over the top or the enamel on the tooth.

Why Dental Sealants?

Of course, good oral hygiene keeps teeth clean, however, some food particles and debris are difficult to remove no matter what age you are. Thorough brushing and flossing don’t always reach the spots they are supposed to. Sealants work by protecting those vulnerable spots on your teeth virtually, “sealing out,” the plaque and bacteria.

Should Everyone Get Sealants?

Because children are in the high-risk category for tooth decay, dental sealants are a good idea. Children and teens are great candidates, as are toddlers and even babies. Baby teeth are extremely important and must be looked after, especially if they have deep grooves and impressions.

As previously mentioned, sealants are also useful for adults without restorations or decay. With that being said, the average age for dental sealants is usually the cavity prone years from six to fourteen.

The Sealant Application

The dental sealant application is fast and painless. In fact, it only takes your dentist in Kerrville a few minutes to apply. Firstly, your dentist will clean each tooth before drying. After the tooth or teeth are dried, Dr. Butler applies a solution that roughens the tough.

Once the solution is applied, your Kerrville dentist will apply the sealant. Once the sealant is dry, which may involve a laser or light to cure, the tooth or teeth are rinsed and dried.

If you would like more information regarding dental sealants, call and schedule a no obligation consultation with your children’s dentist in Kerrville today.