Children's Dental Sealants

Preventing Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!

Reaching into the depths of our mouths to brush the backs of our teeth is challenging even for adults. No matter how we try, accomplishing the proper angle is difficult. This is even more true for kids where their dexterity isn’t yet fully developed. This allows bacteria and acid to remain and trigger plaque formation, which will lead to decay. And once a tooth has decay, it is damaged permanently and will require a filling or a crown. 

The use of dental sealants helps counterbalance a child’s struggle to brush properly, shielding their teeth from damage. The procedure is harmless, painless, and takes just a few minutes to accomplish. After the teeth are cleansed and sterilized, a light coat of a white or clear plastic sealant is brushed on the tooth. Then a curing light is focused on the sealant to bond it into place. This process needs no shots, drills, or the elimination of any tooth structure. Employing dental sealants is one of the best pre-emptive actions both children and adolescents can have done to preserve their natural teeth!

Ivan K. Salmons, DDS  
1855 Indian Hills Drive   
Sioux City, IA 51104    
(712) 239-5900  
SiouxCityDentist.com