{"id":205,"date":"2015-10-12T15:09:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-12T15:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/?p=205"},"modified":"2023-05-08T10:50:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T10:50:48","slug":"are-dental-sealants-safe-the-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/are-dental-sealants-safe-the-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Sealants Safe? The Pro’s and Con’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pros and Cons of Dental Sealants<\/h2>\n

If you are considering getting dental sealants for your child, check out our list of pro\u2019s and con\u2019s so that you can be more informed.\u00a0 Contact Dr. Payam<\/a> if you want your child to have the best dental sealants in Stafford, Va.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/h3>\n

Significantly reduces the chance of a child getting cavities<\/h4>\n

Dental sealants prevent plaque and bacteria from getting into the grooves of the back teeth that even a tooth brush has trouble cleaning which helps limit the chance of cavities<\/p>\n

Dental Sealants are cheaper than filling cavities<\/h4>\n

Filling a cavity on average can cost up to four times as much as applying a dental sealant does!<\/p>\n

The process is quick and painless\"dental<\/a><\/h4>\n

Dental sealants are easy for a dentist to apply and the process is completely painless. The dentist will clean the tooth and then brush the coating on top of the tooth, covering the groves that are hard to clean.\u00a0 View our Dental Sealants video<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

Cons<\/h3>\n

Dental Sealants are not a solution to existing cavities<\/h4>\n

If a child already has a cavity on a tooth, dental sealants are not helpful. They are a preventative measure that will reduce the risk of cavities on a tooth, but are not the solution if one is already present.<\/p>\n

Rare chance that a cavity may be covered under the sealant\"dental<\/a><\/h4>\n

There is a very small possibility that an unnoticed cavity is covered by a the sealant, but the sealant would deprive the cavity of the bacteria that would make it grow so it will not get any larger.<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t last forever<\/h4>\n

Dental sealants last on average 10 years, because they are eventually worn down through the use of the tooth.\u00a0\u00a0 This means they need to be reapplied around this time to make sure that they are truly protecting the tooth for bacteria.<\/p>\n

If you have any further questions about dental sealants come in to the office or contact Dr. Payam<\/a>!\u00a0 You can also take a look at our 5 Fun Facts About Dental Sealants Post<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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