Would Sealants Help My Child?

What can your pediatric dentists at South Miami, FL, help your with?sealants

Brushing your teeth is essential, but those hard-to-reach teeth may cause other detrimental issues, especially when it comes to your children's oral health. That's why the dentists at South Miami Pediatric Dental Associates, Drs. Mark Webman, Mario Martinez and Rebecca Lenard, can help your children with dental sealants

What are sealants?

Sealants are thin, protective materials coated onto teeth, especially the molars. Your South Miami, FL dentists coat the chewing surface of the molars because they are uneven and rough, making them an easy place for bacteria to flourish.

If bacteria settles in, cavities will begin eating away at your child's teeth. That's why it's best to maintain a consistent oral regimen of brushing and flossing, as well as visiting your dentist twice a year. Your dentist may prevent a cavity from eating away at your child's tooth.

More About Dental Sealants

Getting dental sealants is not difficult or painful. Your dentist will clean and dry your tooth, then apply an acid gel on your child's tooth. His or her tooth will become rougher on the chewing surface. Your doctor will then remove the gel, dry the tooth and apply sealant onto the grooves and expose it to a special blue light to make the sealant hard.

Unfortunately, children aren't getting this treatment and, according to the CDC, there are several issues arising:

  • Approximately 43 percent of children with ages ranging between 6 and 11 have gotten a dental sealant.
  • Children with no sealants suffer from more cavities than children with sealants.

Sealants are beneficial to children and adults, and the sooner you get them the sooner your teeth will be protected. So when you visit your dentist, Drs. Mark Webman, Mario Martinez or Rebecca Lenard, at South Miami Pediatric Dental Associates, make sure you ask them about sealants. Your dentists are conveniently located in South Miami, FL, and can be reached at (305) 666-2068.