{"id":14,"date":"2020-02-01T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2020-03-26T13:12:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:12:30","slug":"dental-sealants-for-kids-and-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/dental-sealants-for-kids-and-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Sealants for Kids and Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sealants-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sealants-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sealants-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental Sealants help prevent tooth decay in kids and teens,\nbut sealants also work for adults whose teeth are still natural and without\ndecay or restorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Carroll Butler is a\nlicensed and preferred sealants provider and can give you and your family the\npeace of mind you need when it comes to oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Dental Sealants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Dental sealants are made from plastic that is coated on to\nthe depressions and grooves or the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Your molars\nor your back teeth, quickly bond with the dental sealant, which is thin and\nunnoticeable. The dental sealant forms a protective shield or coating over the\ntop or the enamel on the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Dental Sealants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, good oral hygiene keeps teeth clean, however,\nsome food particles and debris are difficult to remove no matter what age you\nare. Thorough brushing and flossing don\u2019t always reach the spots they are\nsupposed to. Sealants work by protecting those\nvulnerable spots on your teeth virtually, \u201csealing out,\u201d the plaque and\nbacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should Everyone Get Sealants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because children are in the\nhigh-risk category for tooth decay, dental sealants are a good idea. Children\nand teens are great candidates, as are toddlers and even babies. Baby teeth are\nextremely important and must be looked after, especially if they have deep\ngrooves and impressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, sealants are also useful for adults\nwithout restorations or decay. With that being said, the average age for dental\nsealants is usually the cavity prone years from six to fourteen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sealant Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The dental sealant application is fast and painless. In\nfact, it only takes your dentist in Kerrville a few minutes to apply. Firstly,\nyour dentist will clean each tooth before drying. After the tooth or teeth are\ndried, Dr. Butler applies a solution that roughens the tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the solution is applied, your Kerrville dentist will\napply the sealant. Once the sealant is dry, which may involve a laser or light\nto cure, the tooth or teeth are rinsed and dried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like more information regarding dental\nsealants, call and schedule a no obligation\nconsultation with your children\u2019s dentist in Kerrville today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental Sealants help prevent tooth decay in kids and teens, but sealants also work for adults whose teeth are still natural and without decay or restorations. Dr. Carroll Butler is a licensed and preferred sealants provider and can give you and your family the peace of mind you need when it comes to oral health. 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