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Avoid Uncomfortable Tooth Decay
Trust Michele Boyne Pediatric Dentistry to install your dental sealants in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Dental sealant is a plastic coating that's painted onto the chewing surfaces of teeth. Children between the ages of 6 and 14 are prone to developing cavities as their permanent molars develop. To keep this from happening, Michele Boyne Pediatric Dentistry in Rock Hill, South Carolina can apply dental sealants to help prevent tooth decay.
Reach out to us right away to schedule a dental checkup and find out if your child could benefit from dental sealants.
Here's how dental sealants are applied
Michele Boyne Pediatric Dentistry applies dental sealants that can help prevent tooth decay in Rock Hill, South Carolina. During the application process:
- Teeth are thoroughly cleaned
- Each tooth is dried, and an absorbent material is placed around the teeth to keep them dry
- An acid solution is put on the chewing surfaces of teeth, which helps the sealant bond
- Teeth are rinsed and dried
- Sealant is then painted onto the tooth enamel
