Dental Sealants – Studio City, CA
When Back Teeth Need Extra Protection
Dental sealants in Studio City are a preventive service provided by our talented team of experts at Studio City Dental Arts. Designed for children and adults at risk of cavities, sealants help patients enjoy a healthier, more confident smile every day. If you are interested in additional protection against bacteria-causing food particles and debris, call our office today to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Studio City Dental Arts for Dental Sealants?
- Dentists Treat Patients of All Ages – Children and Adults
- Saturday Dental Appointments Available
- In-Network with Dental Insurance PPO Plans
What Are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are a preventive treatment that gives back teeth the protection they need to remain cavity-free year after year. Consisting of a thin liquid coating that is applied onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars and premolars), sealants safeguard the pits and grooves that often trap bacteria and food particles. Once one of our dentists hardens the coating with a curing light, it will serve as a barrier, keeping harmful debris from penetrating the enamel and causing tooth decay.
How Are Dental Sealants Placed?
The process for placing dental sealants is quick and painless. A member of our dental team will begin by thoroughly cleaning your teeth, then dry them and place cotton gauze in the appropriate areas. This ensures everything remains dry throughout the placement process.
When ready, we will apply an etching solution to ensure the sealant remains bonded. This application will roughen your teeth's surfaces. We will then rinse and dry them before painting the liquid solution onto the enamel. With a curing light, the sealants will harden and form a protective barrier.
Who Should Get Dental Sealants?
Children and adults are considered worthy candidates for dental sealants. Generally, individuals at risk of cavities and tooth decay, especially on their back teeth, can benefit from this preventive solution.
Believed to be one of the most common methods of preventive treatment offered by dentists, 42% of children between the ages of 6 and 11, and 48% of teens between the ages of 12 and 19 have dental sealants.
Children are more likely to receive dental sealants, usually when their premolars and molars erupt. This ensures their teeth remain protected until mid-adolescence, when cavities are most common.
It is possible to place dental sealants on baby teeth, as their health remains essential for the future eruption of adult teeth.