Dental Sealants – Arlington Heights, IL
Protecting Teeth, Preventing Cavities
At Costello & DeHart Dental Excellence, we understand that it takes time for children to learn how to properly brush their teeth. Even with helpful tips to make the process easier, their dexterity requires practice over time. This is why we want to provide another layer of protection while these skills are being developed and refined. With dental sealants in Arlington Heights, we can safeguard molars and premolars against cavities, ensuring your child’s smile remains healthy and strong. If you would like to discuss the possibility of your little one receiving this type of preventive care, call us to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Costello & DeHart Dental Excellence for Dental Sealants?
- Dentists Serving the Area Since 1966
- Late Evening & Saturday Dental Appointments Available
- In-House Savings Plan for Uninsured Dental Patients
What Are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are a protective coating that is applied to the chewing surfaces of teeth, specifically molars and premolars, to keep bacteria and food debris from burrowing into the pits and grooves to create cavities.
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting tooth decay as the leading oral health problem among children, this type of proactive treatment can minimize the risk for up to a decade.
How Are Dental Sealants Placed?
Placing dental sealants takes only a single dental appointment and can usually be completed during a regular checkup. One of our dentists will clean your child’s teeth before painting the dental sealant material onto their back teeth. Using a special curing light, we will harden the sealant in place so that it delivers maximum protection.
After checking your child’s bite to make sure everything feels and looks good, you can expect their back teeth to remain protected year after year. Not only does this fast and effective service keep their developing smile healthy, but it also gives them time to practice and hone their brushing skills as they age.
Who Should Get Dental Sealants?
Children between the ages of 5 and 7 will benefit from dental sealants, as their molars and premolars are erupting. Although they may be brushing their teeth while being supervised or with your assistance, they may not be cleaning their back teeth as thoroughly as possible.
Applying sealants to their back teeth will give them the best chance to avoid cavities and serious tooth decay as they get older.
Another age group that can benefit is those between the ages of 11 and 14, as they, too, have new molars erupting during this time, and added protection can be essential to the health of their growing smile.