While brushing and flossing help to remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth, toothbrush bristles often can’t reach into the teeth’s depressions and grooves. Plaque is constantly forming in our mouths from the food that we eat and when it lingers in these grooves it can lead to cavities. A dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth – usually the back molars – to prevent tooth decay. At Top Choice Dental we can apply sealants in just one appointment and they can last up to 10 years.
Back molars are the teeth that are most vulnerable to cavities and decay because they are used in the chewing process, and are the most difficult to reach and clean. Typically, children should get sealants because of their likelihood of developing decay in the depressions and grooves of their premolars and molars. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can benefit from sealants as well.
If you find yourself suffering from tooth sensitivity, please give us a call. To learn more about sealants as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.hoptowndental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call 270-886-8585.
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