Dental Sealants

Preventing Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!

Dental sealants make up for the fact that children often do a poor job of brushing their teeth. They try hard, but even adults have trouble reaching the deep grooves in the back teeth. Sealants protect teeth from the bacteria, acids, and plaque formation, which often lead to decay. As we know, once the tooth has decay it is damaged permanently and will need a filling or crown.
The process for placing sealants is simple. After the teeth are cleaned and sterilized, a thin plastic coating, which is normally white or clear in color, is applied. A curing light is pointed at the sealant to bond it into place. Without drills, shots, or the removal of any tooth structure, the entire procedure is complete in just a few minutes! It's completely safe.
Applying dental sealants is one of the most proactive procedures available that both children and adolescents can have done to preserve their natural teeth!

Josh McCormick, DDS  
4455 Cowell Road  
Concord, CA 94518  
(925) 685-3043   
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