Dental Sealants Give Your Teeth an Extra Layer of Protection
Sometimes tooth-brushing alone isn’t enough. Dental sealants from Valley Hills Dentistry provide simple but highly effective protection against tooth decay, especially where your toothbrush can’t reach.
What Are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that bond and harden to fill deep cracks and grooves on tooth surfaces. This makes them smoother and less likely to build up plaque, a sticky layer of bacteria that can cause tooth decay and disease.
The Benefits of Dental Sealants
Sealing the cracks and grooves in your teeth offers several advantages, including:
- Cavity protection
- Long-lasting protection against decay
- Easier and more effective tooth brushing
Who Can Benefit from Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are designed to protect all ages against tooth decay:
- Children’s permanent teeth
- Healthy adult teeth
- Baby teeth, if needed
How Long Do Dental Sealants Last?
- Typically, dental sealants last between three to five years.
- If properly maintained, dental sealants can stay intact well into adulthood.
- If your sealants come loose, schedule an appointment with Dr. Shaw to reapply the dental sealant.
Protect Your Smile and Your Oral Health With Dental Sealants
Schedule an appointment at Valley Hills Dentistry in Hickory, NC, to see if dental sealants are the right choice to safeguard your oral health.
Michelle
Everyone was great. Dr Shaw guided me to making the best decision for myself. I've only been once and they made an awesome first impression!
Shannon
Short wait time, easy appointment setting and all the staff that I have interacted with have been FANTASTIC! This truly is a great office.
Nathan
Very pleasant experience. The staff were friendly and smiling, and the X-ray process was extremely quick and comfortable. Dr. Shaw was cool as well. He was very comprehensive when he explained my options and allowed me to input my wishes and we agreed on a plan to suit my needs and finances. I highly recommend them!