In short
What are dental sealants, and when are they recommended?
Dental sealants are an acrylic-like shield over the chewing surfaces of the back teeth that protects them from the bacteria that cause decay, and getting them is simple and non-invasive. Sealants can be recommended at any age, depending on how prone you are to decay and the shape of your teeth; the office of Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD suggests them when the first back teeth, the six-year molars, come in.
- Where
- Chewing surfaces of the molars
- When
- Any age; suggested when the six-year molars come in
From the office of Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD, Deerfield Beach · (954) 427-3000
Dental Sealants in Deerfield Beach, FL
If Dr. Angela Berkovich and her team recommend getting sealants to protect your teeth, the procedure is extremely simple and non-invasive. The acrylic-like substance forms a shield over each tooth to protect the surface from bacteria that causes decay. You will be unable to tell that your teeth have sealants, but the health of your teeth will be noticeable for the future.
Sealants can be recommended at any age, all depending on the patient’s susceptibility to tooth decay, as well as how the shape of the teeth is conducive to potential issues. However, the best time that we recommend getting sealants is when the first back teeth come in, the six-year molars. During your next routine checkup, ask our team if sealants would be recommended.
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