Dental Sealants – Top Rated Pediatric Dentist in Brooklyn NY

At your pediatric dentistry center in Brooklyn, you’ll find only BPA free products. While many dental materials may contain slight amounts of the substance, our dentists are committed to being BPA free, even when it comes to dental sealants for kids. Sealants are an excellent form of preventative care that’s low cost, entirely painless, and quick to administer. Visit your local pediatric dentist for BPA free dental sealants for your child.

Our dentists might suggest applications of silver diamine fluoride if we feel your child is more at risk of developing tooth decay. Silver diamine fluoride or SDF is an alternative dental caries and tooth decay treatment. We might use this new pediatric dentistry treatment as a preventive measure, applying it to healthy tooth surfaces.

What are Dental Sealants?

Dr. Khabensky DDS and Dr. Kim DDS may recommend dental sealants for kids to prevent cavities and to keep young teeth strong. Dental sealants involve painting a thin plastic coating on the surface of your children’s teeth. It’s completely safe and very effective at preventing tooth decay.

This plastic coating prevents bacteria from harming the surface of the teeth, especially those hard-to-reach molars and pre-molars. These teeth are especially prone to decay because they’re the furthest teeth back in your child’s small mouth. These teeth may be missed — or just not thoroughly cleaned — while brushing and flossing.

Once on the teeth, the sealant is virtually invisible as it is white or tooth-colored. The sealant is so thin that it won’t interfere with your child’s bite, yet is extremely strong.

When Should My Child Get Dental Sealants?

Usually, we suggest coating a child’s adult back teeth with dental sealants soon after they first erupt, before there is time for any cavities to develop.

Dental sealants cannot protect teeth that already have cavities or fillings, so it is important to ensure your child has this treatment at an appropriate time.

We can sometimes use dental sealants to seal a tooth with a tiny lesion and which only has the very earliest signs of tooth decay, and painting the tooth with the sealant material seals in the harmful bacteria, preventing the decay from worsening. However, it is relatively rare for us to use sealants in this way.

The Process of Applying Dental Sealants for Kids

This simple, painless procedure requires no anesthesia, and it takes only a few minutes. As soon as a molar or pre-molar has erupted through the gums, our dentist can place dental sealants. Letting your child know the process and explaining what to expect often quiets any concerns, leading to greater cooperation.

The sealant process includes:

• Clean each tooth thoroughly using a paste and rotating brush.
• Dry each tooth using an absorbent material around the tooth to keep it moisture-free.
• Etch the tooth surfaces before sealing them roughens to surface slightly to create a stronger mechanical bond with the dental sealant
• Using the dental sealant and a small brush, paint the gel onto the sides and top of each molar and pre-molar.
• The gel bonds to the tooth and hardens, often with the use of a hand-held curing light.

Afterward, your child can return to their normal activities immediately and can eat and drink normally.

Can Dental Sealants Protect My Child’s Primary Teeth?

In some cases, we will also use dental sealants to protect a child’s primary or milk teeth.

Dr. Igor or Dr. Tracy might recommend dental sealants if primary teeth have particularly deep grooves that will be difficult to clean properly and which we feel will be more prone toward developing tooth decay. Although baby teeth fall out naturally after a few years, it is vital to ensure they are not lost too early to dental problems like cavities and tooth infections.

How Long Will the Sealants Last?

Dental sealants should last for several years, but we will check them regularly for signs of wear and tear. Our pediatric dentists can replace them as needed.

Benefits of Dental Sealants

Dental sealants provide several cost-effective benefits that contribute to your child’s overall dental health. The advantages of dental sealants include:

• No restrictions after the procedure regarding eating, drinking or activities
• Making the back molars easier to clean by filling in and smoothing hard-to-reach grooves and pits
• An effective barrier against decay, when used in conjunction with proper dental care such as brushing, flossing, regular dental visits and a healthy diet
• Many insurance companies cover the cost of dental sealants for kids under the age of 18
• Sealants are quick, easy and relatively inexpensive
• The white or slightly tinted color blends well with your children’s teeth and may enhance their appearance.

Discussing Concerns with Your Pediatric Dentist in Brooklyn NYC

Dental sealants for kids are BPA free, made without Bisphenol A. Understanding the process of thorough scrubbing and rinsing after sealants harden helps alleviate any concerns you may have moving forward. The benefits of enhanced protection — with a barrier against the damage plaque and acids can cause to your child’s teeth — usually circumvents other concerns.

An emergency dentist for kids usually takes into consideration whether your kids have dental sealants when treating sports injuries or other dental emergencies. Other questions may include the cost of dental sealants. They usually run between $30 and $40 per tooth. Most insurance companies cover this preventive measure as the cost of dental repairs due to decay is often significantly higher.

Dental sealants can last several years and may be reapplied when the need arises. Protecting your children’s teeth with dental sealants for kids helps provide a solid base for good dental health throughout your children’s lives. Good dental habits help enhance many aspects of your children’s overall health and happiness.

Do you have any questions about the Dental Sealants in Brooklyn? For more information or to schedule an appointment with the best pediatric dentist in Brooklyn Igor Khabensky DDS of Brooklyn Pediatric Dentistry Center? Please contact our Brooklyn kids dentistry center for consultation with the kids dentist Igor Khabensky DDS.

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Brooklyn, NY 11229
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