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Your back teeth, also known as your premolars and molars, are generally rough and uneven. They are also a common place for your favorite foods and cavity-causing bacteria to live. Of course, preventative methods like brushing, flossing and fluoride treatments will combat against the build-up of bacterium; however, a dental sealant is an additional way to fortify your back teeth.
Dr. Simons often likes to describe dental sealants as individual raincoats for your teeth. That’s because they are thin, plastic coatings that are placed on top of the chewing surface of your permanent back teeth. This extra layer of protection makes it much harder for a cavity to form, and, ultimately, keeps your molars clean and dry, even while eating and drinking.
While both children and adults can benefit from dental sealants, the sooner these coatings are adhered to your teeth the better. That’s why this procedure is most commonly recommended for children. If you have young ones at home, then you may want to consider having their molars sealed as soon as they poke through their gums. Their first molars usually appear around age six to seven, and their second molars around age twelve.
The sealant process can be done in just one, quick visit. Dr. Simons will brush the sealant directly on the surface of each molar and then, using an ultra violet light, adhere it to your teeth. As soon as the sealant hardens, and is evaluated by Dr. Simons, you or your loved one, will be able to enjoy eating and drinking immediately following.
Of course, no two patients, teeth or smiles are the same, so we want to meet with you in person to give you our best advice. To get Dr. Simon’s personalized professional recommendation, call us at (781) 205-4149, or fill out our quick form on the right to set up your complimentary consultation.
