Dental Sealants

Childhood is a time to learn many things. Good mouth hygiene is only one of them. Unfortunately, learning to care for their mouth properly is not their only hurdle.

Children require smaller toothbrushes due to their smaller mouths, and it is harder for them to reach their back teeth. It is also harder to clean the little nooks and crannies in their teeth, especially in the back. Keeping those small crevices free of food and bacteria is very important in preventing tooth decay and cavities.

Dr. Keyes offers dental sealants to children and teens up to the age of 18 to help protect their vulnerable teeth in this period of growth. A dental sealant is a rubbery material that is simply brushed onto the teeth with a small brush that bonds to the teeth to seal out food and plaque. It is a painless procedure that provides valuable protection for the tooth enamel.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that dental sealants offer benefits of 80% up to two years and 50% up to four years. By sealing out food and plaque, it keeps acids and bacteria from forming and creating the decay that leads to needing fillings -- thereby saving time, money, and discomfort in the future.

Call Dr. Keyes' office to make an appointment for your children.