Preventive dental care is available to provide proper maintenance to one’s oral health. It is to avoid the occurrence of complications that can result in pain and discomfort. Dentists, as much as possible, would want to ensure patients that they do not want to cause anything to worry about. They even go the distance in providing several options to guarantee their utmost comforts like anesthetics and other sedation options.

The procedure is performed to prevent the damage to the teeth that are in-charge of chewing or grinding foods (molars and premolars). Dental sealants are designed for anyone at any age without triggering any negative emotions. Despite it being a highly beneficial procedure for both children and adults, many are still hesitant to undergo the process.

At Sweet Water Family Dentistry, we understand that some patients need to be introduced to a certain procedure before they become at ease. With that in mind, we will present how a dental sealant procedure is performed for them to be convinced that there is nothing to be scared of about the treatment.

Why and how are sealants applied?

Molars and premolars are the teeth that ordinarily receive the treatment due to their location and form as well. Compared to the other teeth, it usually consists of grooves and pits which are deep enough to be adequately cleaned by toothbrush bristles. Because they are being located in the back portion of the jaw, it is harder for patients to maintain those teeth properly.

However hard it is, proper maintenance is essential. Once these teeth are damaged, the patient’s chewing and digestive abilities will be affected.

• To start off, the molars and premolars are thoroughly cleaned by the dentist using special devices that can also access deep grooves and pits. It is to make sure that there will be no underlying problem once the material is applied.
• Absorbent materials are then installed to keep the teeth dry before applying the etching material. The solution is acidic by nature to roughen the surface and secure the bond of the sealant.
• The teeth are then rinsed and dried. Afterward, the material is painted directly on the tooth surface. Its liquidity allows it to flow freely into the grooves and pits. A special curing light may be used to hasten the drying process, or it can be left to dry by itself.

See? There is nothing to be afraid of! The procedure does not involve the removal of any tooth structure or the use of sharp oral devices.

For more inquiries about Sealants in Lithia Springs, GA, call us at Sweet Water Family Dentistry. You can also visit us at 1515 Westfork Dr., Suite A, Lithia Springs, GA 30122.

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