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Although dental sealants cannot restore parts of your natural teeth that are damaged or broken, they can repair them. Dental sealants work by applying a special gel to your teeth in areas that may have suffered damage or run the risk of being damaged in the future. With the addition of a special light, the gel can be hardened to act as an additional barrier to tooth enamel and help provide protection against many types of oral hazards.
Dental sealants are most often used to protect people from cavities. When your tooth enamel is damaged, it is possible for the damage to be so extensive that a hole forms in the tooth, called a cavity. Dental sealants can protect tooth enamel against tooth enamel damage, and can even act as dental fillings, should a cavity have already occurred.
Dental sealants have been shown in extensive studies to reduce the risk of tooth decay by over 80%. Dental sealants are also safe to use for children. In fact, many dentists recommend getting your child dental sealants around the age of 6, or whenever their first molars begin to grow in. With dental sealants, children are 3 times less likely to develop cavities.
No matter which dental treatment you desire, Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst and our team at Blackhurst Dental will make sure that your teeth and gums are properly treated. To schedule an oral exam or professional cleaning at our dentist office in Pleasant Grove, Utah, please contact us at 801-763-5555. A healthy smile is a happy smile!