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Dental Sealants Westport and Ridgefield, CT

Dental Sealants are thin layers of resin that are placed on the pits, fissures, and grooves of molars to prevent decay on these surfaces. The majority of decay on back teeth starts in the grooves and pits of chewing surfaces, especially during the first few years after their eruption. Sealing these surfaces with composite resins prevents this kind of decay.

Preventing Decay With Dental Sealants

Sealants are one of the most effective methods of preventing decay on the surfaces where they are placed.

Although it is still a possibility that decay may develop on surfaces in between teeth, sealants significantly reduce the overall chance of having cavities. Contact us if you are in or around our area and need more information on Dental Sealants.

Dental Sealants: Are they Necessary for Adults?

Improving oral hygiene in adults enhances their dental health. Fillings mend the teeth and prevent cavities from getting worse. However, these do not stop cavities from happening; this is when dentists recommend using dental sealants on chewing surfaces.

Adults can also benefit from sealants, although it is usually more associated with children and adolescents because of the potential for decay within the pits and fissures of premolars and molars.