Aside from regular brushing and flossing, dental sealants for oral health can give you and your family added smile protection. In particular, dental sealants can help keep molars clean and prevent decay from attacking those hard-to-reach areas in teeth cleaning.

What are dental sealants for oral health?

Sealants are a thin protective coating made from dental materials that cover the deep grooves on the surfaces of a patient’s back teeth. Sealants are designed to help prevent the early stages of a cavity from progressing but are not a substitute for daily brushing and flossing. The Centers for Disease Control found that school-aged children benefit significantly from sealants by immensely reducing their risk for cavities. Sealants are a beneficial tool for patients to keep their natural teeth healthy for more extended periods.

Sealants are most beneficial when used early in a patient’s life. As soon as a patient’s molars appear, sealants can be placed to give an extra coating of protection for a cavity-free mouth in the future. It is best to ask the dentist when it would be best to apply sealants and if you are a good candidate.

Depending on the patients, most sealants last several years. Sealants are checked at each routine exam and may be reapplied as needed.

For more information about how sealants can help preserve the health of your family members’ teeth, please call our office. We look forward to the opportunity to schedule a consultation with you or answer any questions you may have about the process.

At Pasha Dental Group we specialize in General, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Los Angeles (near Mar Vista). Dr. Nazli Majd aims to make your visit as comfortable as possible, feel free to make an appointment online today.