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  • Meet Us
    • Meet Our Dentists
    • Meet Our Team
    • Our Blog
    • Tour Our Office
    • For Referring Doctors
    • Video Library
    • Membership Plan
  • Your Child’s First Visit
    • What To Expect
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Services
    • Athletic Mouth Guards
    • Daily Brushing & Flossing
    • Dental Sealants
    • Evaluating Growth & Development
    • EZ-Pedo Kid’s Zirconia Crowns
    • Fluoride Treatments
    • Guidance of Erupting Teeth
    • Oral Health Education
    • Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
    • Proper Nutrition & Dietary Habits
    • Regular Dental Visits
    • Sedation Dentistry
    • Special Needs Dentist
  • Contact
    • Request Appointment

Dental Sealants

  • What Parents Say:
    " I work in the dental profession and I can say from experience that Hines Little Smiles represents some of the best work in the profession." -Jen A.
    What Parents Say:
    " I work in the dental profession and I can say from experience that Hines Little Smiles represents some of the best work in the profession." -Jen A.

Dental Sealants in Columbus OH

Some children naturally have deep pits and grooves in their back teeth which can lead to problems if left untreated. Also there are children with poor brushing habits that if left unchanged can begin to get decay at those hard-to-reach molars in the back of their mouths. It can be frustrating to cope with as children grow and develop. For situations like these, dental sealants can be used to offer a means of protecting molar and premolar chewing surfaces from decay and cavities. It is a simple process that is recognized by the American Dental Association as a key means of cavity prevention.

So what exactly are Dental sealants?

They are a thin plastic film that is applies to your child’s teeth. The procedure is done in the office in a single visit! It is an amazing process that can help kids who are still learning proper brushing and dental care, and prevent major issues in the future that can become expensive, time consuming, and uncomfortable to your child.

Our first step is to identify and fill any spots of decay in your child’s mouth. We then prepare your child’s teeth by cleaning their teeth and then apply an etching solution onto the tooth we plan to treat. After about 15 seconds we thoroughly rinse the solution, dry the surface of the tooth, coat it with the sealant, and harden it instantly with a curing light. The entire procedure is fast, easy, and comfortable. The entire process takes about 10 to 45 minutes, depending on the number of teeth we want to seal and protect.

Once it is applied the dental sealants create an impenetrable physical barrier for small food particles and cavity-causing bacteria. They are highly effective in preventing tooth surface decay which can result into cavities. With proper care and maintenance sealants can last up to ten years of your child’s life.

Currently, insurance companies cover sealant procedures but have restrictions to age and specific tooth limitations. We are happy to help you find out what exactly your insurance covers, and keep in mind that this procedure is very affordable. Many insurance companies are starting to recognize this technique’s value as a preventive measure to help reduce future dental costs and more aggressive treatments that we all want to avoid.

Which teeth should be sealed?

With the natural flow of saliva it can help keep your child’s teeth smooth but there are grooves and crevices that food particles get stuck in. So teeth that have the most risk of decay and complications are back molars. Specifically the six-year and twelve-year molars. Permanent premolars and primary molars can benefit from this procedure as well. While these are the most common teeth that have problems, any tooth with grooves and pits can benefit from dental sealants. The best way to know is to come in for an evaluation and talk with one of our dentists about your child’s case.

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If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this, or any procedure that we offer please feel free to contact us. We also would love to talk with you if you feel that your child could benefit from dental sealants or any other dental procedure. It is easy to schedule an appointment with us for a normal dental check-up or any other procedure. Dr. Hines and her associates love children and they, along with all of our staff, welcome you to our practice.


Services

  • Athletic Mouth Guards
  • Daily Brushing & Flossing
  • Dental Sealants
  • Evaluating Growth & Development
  • EZ-Pedo Kid’s Zirconia Crowns
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Guidance of Erupting Teeth
  • Oral Health Education
  • Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
  • Proper Nutrition & Dietary Habits
  • Regular Dental Visits
  • Sedation Dentistry
  • Special Needs Dentist
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