Dental Sealants for Good Oral Health | Rockland County, NY

Dental Sealants

 

At Alan Pressman DMD in Spring Valley, NY, we believe that prevention is an important factor in achieving and maintaining optimal oral health. For this reason, we recommend dental sealants in Spring Valley for most of our patients. Have you ever looked at the chewing surfaces of your teeth? You likely noticed pits, grooves, and depressions all over your teeth. These regions of teeth are the perfect place for debris, bacteria, and even plaque to get trapped and thrive. Dental sealants are a quick, affordable, and comfortable way to provide your smile with additional protection from bacteria and plaque. 


About Dental Sealants


At dentist Alan Pressman DMD in Rockland County, NY, we often recommend dental sealants following a routine dental examination and cleaning. Dental sealants are made from safe, healthy, and effective BPA-free plastic. The entire process for dental sealants takes only minutes and requires no local anesthetic or any numbing. Dr. Pressman will paint the dental sealant directly onto the chewing surfaces of your teeth, allowing the sealant to dry. Once dried, the dental sealants harden into a barrier protecting teeth from the harm caused by bacteria, acid, plaque, and even tarter. This barrier also seals these pits, grooves, and depressions, making it easier for patients to brush their teeth properly.

 

Benefits of Dental Sealants

 

When it comes to protecting smiles and preventing dental complications such as tooth decay and cavities, our dental sealants have many benefits, including:

 

  • Dental sealants are designed to be transparent or tooth-colored, allowing patients to protect their smiles without anyone else noticing.
  • Dental sealants make it easier for patients to clean the chewing surfaces of their teeth thoroughly.
  • Dental sealants reduce the patient’s risk of tooth decay and cavity formation.
  • Dental sealants can last for many years with proper at-home and professional dental care.
  • Dental sealants are safe. At Alan Pressman DMD, we are confident about the safety of the plastic used to make dental sealants. They are free from BPA, a chemical harmful to the human body.
  • This is a minimally invasive treatment

 How Are Sealants Placed?

 

Dental sealant is just a mini plastic filling, and as tooth enamel doesn’t have any nerves, this procedure is painless and does not require any numbing shots. Here are the steps our dentist in Spring Valley, NY, generally follows:

 

  • We examine the tooth to be sealed. If there is any minor decay found, it is removed gently. 
  • The tooth is then cleaned properly, and we apply a solution to make the surface rough for better adhering to the material.
  • After rinsing and cleaning, the sealant is painted on the tooth in the form of liquid that hardens in a minute. 
  • We use a special curing light to make it hard. That is all there in the procedure. 

 

After Care of Dental Sealants

 

Dentists at Spring Valley, New York, recommend taking care of dental sealants to ensure they last as long as possible. 

 

  • Take soft foods immediately after getting sealants. It is suggested to eat only soft foods for the rest of the day. Avoid hard such as popcorn or candies. However, you can resume your regular diet the next day when sealants have completely hardened. 
  • Brush and floss regularly as dental sealants do not guarantee protection from cavities. You should ensure to keep up with routine dental exams and cleaning at Dr. Pressman. 

 

Get Dental Sealants in Spring Valley Today

 

Want to make sure you and your family’s smiles are as protected as possible? Contact Alan Pressman DMD in Chestnut Ridge today to schedule your appointment for dental sealants. We are always accepting new patients at our practice and would be more than happy to provide your family’s smiles with extra protection.


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