We all know how much children love sugar, but unfortunately that love can turn to hate when cavities become present in the mouth. Here at Sparks Family Dentistry, we can protect your child’s teeth with pediatric sealants to prevent them from developing cavities that can eventually lead to tooth decay.
Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent tooth decay. Because of the likelihood of developing decay in the depressions and grooves of the premolars and molars, children and teenagers are candidates for sealants. Although brushing and flossing can remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of the teeth, they cannot always get into all the nooks and crannies of the back teeth to remove the food and plaque. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas from tooth decay by “sealing out” plaque and food. Applying sealant is a simple and painless process. It takes only a few minutes for your dentist or hygienist to apply the sealant to seal each tooth.
If you have questions about pediatric sealants and the application process give us a call or visit www.sparksfamilydentistry.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas Basora in Sparks, NV, call 775-359-3336.
