At Shore Dental, we’ve built a team of friendly, caring experts who all share the same passion—your oral health, right here in our dental office in North Port, FL.
One of the most common dental issues in both children and adults is cavities. We can help prevent them by applying dental sealants for adults as well as kids. Suitable for all ages, dental sealants have a proven track record of averting cavities before they have the chance to develop. Essentially, dental sealants are a very thin coating of plastic painted onto the tooth’s surface. This coating creates an impenetrable protective shield around the deep grooves of the teeth that can often collect bacteria.
Dental sealants are typically applied to the molars and premolars that have little nooks and crannies difficult to reach with regular brushing and flossing at home. The smooth surface created by dental sealants provides an easier-to-clean tooth that can’t be easily penetrated by cavity-causing bacteria.
Along with the application of sealants, of course there are regular steps to prevent cavities and tooth decay that are very important. At Shore Dental, we stress the importance of:
So, for all your oral health care needs, including dental sealants near you, reach out to us at Shore Dental!