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Sealants in Palm Springs, CA

As a parent you may wonder why dental sealants are recommended for children. Children are more prone to cavities, primarily due to their lack of brushing and flossing skills, but also their fondness for sweets. The back teeth or molars, with their intricate network of pits and fissures, are especially likely to trap food and harbor plaque, leading to tooth decay. Even with diligent brushing, these hard-to-reach grooves are challenging to clean effectively.

Dental sealants provide a solution to this problem. They are thin, plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of teeth, enhancing their resistance to decay. By reducing the depth of pits and fissures, sealants prevent food particles and plaque from getting trapped. That makes teeth cleaning easier. Research shows that dental sealants can reduce tooth decay in molars by up to 70%, making sealants a significant preventive measure in pediatric dentistry.

The Dental Sealants Procedure

Maintenance After Sealants

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