Dental Sealants, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

Gilbertson Family and Esthetic Dentistry offer dental sealant services in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.  Dr Gilbertson recommends sealants as a preventative measure to dental care.  Most teeth have grooves and pitting that allows food and plaque to build up and eventually cause tooth decay.  Cavities can be prevented with a plastic bond-sealant that stops the bacteria build up on teeth.  Dental sealants are thin, plastic coating applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay by keeping food particles and germs out of these grooves.  The bonding resin fills in the grooves of the teeth making brushing easier because the grooves are filled in and no plaque or food can get trapped. 

Most dentists recommend bonding of teeth be done at an early age.  We recommend dental sealants as part of a child’s total preventative dental care program.  This is most often recommended as younger children do not brush properly and teeth are still forming. 

The process of applying a sealant is simple and short, and no drilling or removing of the tooth structure is required. Sealants are clear, white or slightly tinted, and they can only be seen up close. Sealants protect teeth from permanent damage caused by decay, and a sealant can last for up to ten years. Sealants can save time and money and prevent you from a potential filling. In addition to fluoride, twice-daily brushing, and regular dental care, we recommend sealants as an additional step to proper dental care.

Contact us today for an appointment to speak to Dr. Gilbertson about Dental Sealants.