We’re proud to be a trusted provider of oral health services to Parker residents of all ages here at Ardas Family Dental. Children are especially vulnerable to tooth decay, with one in four suffering a cavity before they turn four years old. We can repair their teeth, but it’s important for them to be protected from future tooth decay, as well. That’s why, in addition to teaching them proper oral hygiene, we administer sealants to their back teeth.
The points on our molars and premolars are called cusps. They are used to chew food, but the indentations between them can easily become a trap for debris. If the debris is allowed to remain, it will become food for oral bacteria, which will produce acid as a waste product. Children tend to have trouble brushing thoroughly, which is why sealants are used to slightly smooth out their back teeth and shield them against acid.
A sealant is a small layer of plastic that is painted on by a dentist following a professional cleaning. Before it is placed, the teeth will be etched with a mild acid in order to increase their surface area, allowing them to build a stronger bond with the sealant. The plastic coating will be hardened with a blue light, and the patient will have to refrain from eating for a few hours. After that, they will be able to chew normally. When cared for through ordinary oral hygiene, sealants can last for over ten years. Although children are the most common victims of tooth decay, they are not the only ones, which is why we may also offer sealants to adults.
Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.
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