Dental Sealants Calgary SE
Dental Sealants
Dental Sealants
Prevent cavities before they start in New Brighton, McKenzie Towne, Mahogany, and Auburn Bay.
Dental sealants are one of the most effective ways to protect teeth from decay. At Copperfield Dental, we apply thin protective coatings to the chewing surfaces of back teeth, sealing deep grooves where bacteria and food particles often collect.
This quick and painless treatment is especially recommended for children and teens, but adults can benefit from sealants as well.
What Are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are thin, protective coatings that are carefully painted onto the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars. These teeth contain natural grooves and pits where bacteria can hide and cause decay.
- Purpose: Seal deep grooves where cavities commonly form.
- Placement: Applied to back teeth (molars and premolars).
- Protection: Helps stop bacteria and food particles from settling in hard-to-clean areas.
Who Should Get Sealants?
Sealants are most commonly recommended for children and teens when permanent molars first erupt, but adults with healthy teeth and deep grooves can benefit too.
- Children: Usually applied around ages 6–12 when molars erupt.
- Teens: Protects newly erupted permanent teeth.
- Adults: Helpful if teeth have deep grooves but no cavities.
The Sealant Process
A quick, painless, and effective way to protect your teeth.
1. Cleaning
The tooth is cleaned to remove plaque and debris.
2. Preparing the Tooth
A gentle solution prepares the tooth surface for bonding.
3. Drying
The tooth is rinsed and kept dry for sealant placement.
4. Sealant Application
The protective coating is painted onto the tooth.
5. Curing
A special light hardens the sealant quickly.
6. Final Check
Your dentist ensures the sealant is smooth and comfortable.
Benefits of Dental Sealants
Sealants are a simple preventative treatment that can dramatically reduce the risk of cavities in molars.
- Protects vulnerable chewing surfaces
- Quick and painless procedure
- Affordable preventative care
- Can last several years with proper care
Prevent Cavities Before They Start
Dental sealants are one of the easiest ways to protect your family’s smiles.
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