Protect Your Teeth with Dental Sealants in Albuquerque

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Our back teeth — molars and premolars — are designed to crush and chew food. Because of this, these teeth are often exposed to the greatest wear and tear. They also have grooves called fissures that our toothbrushes often cannot clean. For these reasons, these back teeth are particularly susceptible to cavities and other dental issues.

One of the most effective ways to protect these back teeth is to apply what is known as dental sealant. At Dental House, our knowledgeable, experienced Albuquerque family dentists can inspect your back teeth for vulnerabilities and, if needed, recommend and provide an effective dental sealant treatment.

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Understanding Dental Sealants for Your Kids' Dental Health

Dental sealant is a durable coating that goes over the chewing surfaces of our back teeth to fill fissures and prevent plaque or bacteria from causing cavities. The sealant acts as a barrier over these fissures and blocks the plaque and bacteria from reaching the crevasses that regular brushing cannot reach.

Top Benefits of Choosing Dental Sealant Treatment

• Sealant treatment can be completed in one appointment
• It's effective
• It's painless
• It's invisible (many sealants are clear or white)
• It lasts for years
• It's easily reapplied

Sealant treatment is one of the most easily endured and effective dental treatments available to patients today. If you are interested in exploring your dental sealant options, Dental House is ready to assist you. Our friendly, knowledgeable dental health professionals can walk you through the process and provide you with a noninvasive sealant treatment that will safeguard your teeth for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do Dental Sealants Typically Last?

Dental sealants are remarkably durable and can protect teeth for up to 10 years under normal conditions. However, daily wear from chewing can cause minor chipping or wearing down over time. During your routine dental checkups, your dentist will examine the condition of each sealant and touch up or reapply the material as needed to maintain complete coverage.

Does Applying a Dental Sealant Hurt?

No. The sealant placement process is completely non-invasive and painless. Because sealants are applied only to the outermost layer of enamel, no drilling or numbing injections are required. Most patients, especially children, find the procedure fast and easy.

Are Dental Sealants Noticeable When I Smile or Talk?

No. Dental sealants are typically clear, white, or slightly tinted to match the natural shade of your enamel. Because they are placed exclusively on the chewing surfaces of the back molars, they are virtually invisible to others when you smile, speak, or laugh.

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