Dental Sealants

Dental Sealants in Bolton, ON

At South Hill Dental, we recommend dental sealants as an effective way to protect your teeth from cavities.

What Are Dental Sealants?

Our dentists apply a wafer-thin plastic coating known as ‘dental sealants’ to your molars and premolars. Dental sealants are a simple, safe way to protect your teeth from decay.

While fluoride treatments can re-mineralize the tooth and strengthen enamel, sealants work by sealing off the surface from food particles and cavity-causing bacteria.

Why Do Dentists Recommend Dental Sealants?

When we eat, food particles become trapped inside the deep grooves of chewing surfaces. These can be difficult to clean with a toothbrush or dental floss. Our dentist in Bolton, ON seals off these pits by using a teeth sealant. By eliminating grooves and crevices, food particles can be no longer trapped, and this prevents plaque buildup.

While dental sealants are commonly applied for children, South Hill Dental offers sealant treatment for adults as well. Dental sealants work as an effective preventive measure, especially for patients with deep grooves in their rear teeth. Pitted chewing surfaces make the tooth in question more prone to cavities.

Our patient-friendly dental team is happy to discuss the benefits of dental sealants in Bolton, ON.

What Happens During the Procedure?

The procedure is incredibly simple and painless. Our dentist will clean, rinse, and dry the tooth and then roughen the enamel with a special gel. We paint the sealant onto the molars and premolars and harden using a special, curing light. The dental procedure only takes a few minutes to complete. Once the teeth sealant hardens, the dentist will evaluate it to ensure that is has been applied correctly.

The good news is, the process does not involve invasive drilling, removal of tooth structure, or any form of sedation. As a result, children feel comfortable during the procedure. Sealants can last for up to 10 years with proper hygiene and care.

Adults can request for dental sealants to be applied to healthy teeth that do not have fillings. If you live in Bolton, ON, we encourage you to contact South Hill Dental for dental sealants near you.

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