Enjoy a Healthy, Decay-free Smile with Dental Sealants

Have you been diligently brushing and flossing your teeth yet still grappling with tooth decay? We have yet another preventive measure you can consider in your dental care. Kelli Brady, DDS of New York, NY and Norwood, New Jersey, offers dental sealants to protect decay-prone teeth from cavities. A dental or fissure sealant is a protective coating for teeth applied to the molars and premolars to seal out harmful bacteria, acids, and food debris. Provided you observe good oral hygiene, dental sealants by Dr. Kelli Brady is effective in preventing tooth decay.

What are dental sealants?

A fissure sealant is a thin, plastic coating patched on the chewing surfaces of your vulnerable teeth to prevent decay. It’s mostly applied to the posterior teeth, where it bonds with the pits and grooves to create a protective sheath over the enamel.

Your molars and premolars have tiny grooves and chips that trap food debris and unwanted bacteria. Unfortunately, brushing your back teeth is always tricky because of these hard-to-reach surfaces. Dental sealants cover these fissures, sealing out decay-causing bacteria. Additionally, a dental sealant creates a smooth surface for easier cleaning.

How are dental sealants applied?

Applying fissure sealants is a painless, non-invasive, fast procedure that often takes minutes. The dentist starts with a professional cleaning to create a clean, plaque-free environment. Then, we’ll dry your teeth and apply a conditioning liquid to create a strong bonding surface. 

Then, we’ll rinse and dry your teeth again before painting the dental sealant on the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Next, we’ll use a curing light to harden the sealant and create a strong bond. That’s it! Applying sealants only takes a few minutes, but the results are long-lasting.

Benefits of dental sealants

While dental sealants are common with children, they can help adults, too. Decay happens at all stages of life. If you are at risk of decay—whether a child or an adult—your dentist will likely suggest teeth sealants to protect your teeth.

The following are the many benefits of fissure sealants.

  • Natural-looking results
  • Effective in fighting tooth decay
  • The treatment is quick and painless
  • Reduce tooth sensitivity
  • Sealants are affordable and save you expensive restorative treatments
  • They are easily repairable

While sealants do an excellent job of keeping out decay, they aren't a substitute for your oral hygiene practices. You are still expected to brush and floss your teeth diligently, eat healthy, and see a dentist every six months.

Protect your decay-prone teeth today with sealants!

Have you been grappling with tooth decay? It's time to talk to Kelli Brady, DDS, about dental sealants. Call (201) 806-6866 (Norwood) or (646) 692-0227 (New York) to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brady and the team.