For many decades, dental sealants have been placed on the surfaces of the back teeth of children to prevent the formation of cavities and tooth decay. These thin, plastic, transparent layers are painless. They are painted on the teeth in liquid form and quickly harden to form a shield that protects the teeth from deterioration.
At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we are a dental clinic in W1 that offers specialised dental services for children. We are very serious about decay among youngsters and for this reason, we offer dental sealants as a measure against cavities.
How are dental sealants put on?
If you decide to have dental sealants in our dental clinic in W1, our friendly dentist will prepare your teeth by cleaning them thoroughly. After this process, the teeth that will receive sealants will be thoroughly dried. Your dentist will place a solution on top of your teeth in order to make their surface a bit rough. This will enable the sealants to stick better.
Once the solution is dry, your dentist will apply the sealant in liquid form, ensuring that all nooks and crevices of your teeth are adequately covered. Once it dries, the sealant will turn into a solid plastic coat that will protect the teeth from bacteria.
Why get dental sealants?
The most important reason for getting dental sealants in our dental clinic in W1 is to avoid tooth decay. Back teeth are hard to reach when brushing and flossing and are more vulnerable to bacteria. Having sealants before cavities are formed is also beneficial for your wallet, since you will save time and money in the long run.
Can sealants be put on baby teeth?
Sealants are safe to use on baby teeth and your dentist may recommend them if they think that tooth decay is a possibility. Protecting your child’s baby teeth from cavities will be beneficial for the formation of their permanent teeth. Prematurely lost teeth can lead to all sorts of dental problems, including misalignment and jaw issues.
Learn more about dental sealants
To learn more about dental sealants and other preventive dental services for children offered by our dental clinic in W1, contact us today.