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One of the easiest methods to ensure your teeth are protected against decay is to have your dentist apply a dental sealant to the teeth most prone to decay from chewing and eating food-your back m...

One of the easiest methods to ensure your teeth are protected against decay is to have your dentist apply a dental sealant to the teeth most prone to decay from chewing and eating food-your back molars and premolars. Dental sealants can be applied as early as age six when the premolars erupt, and there is no age restriction on the use of sealants. Some people think that sealants can only be applied to children and teenagers teeth, but adults are also considered good candidates for this preventative measure.

The chewing surfaces of your teeth especially your back teeth are prone towards tooth decay from plaque Hombre Adidas Ultra Boost 4.0 MultiColor España , food particles and bacteria. The plastic resin of the dental sealant easily fits into the grooves and pits of your back molars and into the chewing surfaces to protect from plaque and assets.

Applying dental sealant is fairly easy and your dentist can do it in a matter of minutes per tooth. The first pre-step towards applying sealants is to have your teeth professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist. Once your teeth are cleaned the next step your dentist will take will be to rough up the surface of the tooth with an acid solution in order to help the sealant adhere better to the tooth. The sealant itself is generally not visible except for up close since it is usually clear, white or tinted to match your natural tooth.

Dental sealants cannot work alone though. It's vital that you continue to brush and floss your teeth and to use fluoride to help protect your teeth from dental decay. Most insurance companies will pay for dental sealants because they are considered an effective preventive measure against decay and they are not an incredibly expensive endeavor. Depending on your doctor?s fees and your geographical location you can expect to pay anywhere from $35-$60 per tooth without insurance. But even if you do have to pay cash because you don't have insurance you should consider dental sealants a good investment in preventative care. Dental sealants will last anywhere from five to ten years and your dentist can reapply sealant