309-691-8033Protect Your Teeth with Dental Sealants Applied by The Smile Center
If you’re already consistently brushing and flossing your teeth, you’re doing great work towards preventing tooth decay and gum disease! However, no matter how great at flossing and brushing you are, the back areas of your mouth can seem nearly impossible to clean! The teeth you use to chew, called molars, have plenty of grooves where food and bacteria like to settle, making them more challenging to remove. Thankfully, The Smile Center of Peoria has the solution for those more difficult-to-reach teeth: dental sealants! Have dental sealant applied by the dentists at The Smile Center by calling today.
What are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are a thin, plastic coating that can be applied to the surfaces of your molars and premolars. A sealant acts as a protective barrier against plaque, bacteria, and food particles that can get stuck in the grooves and crevices of your molars. Once applied, the dental sealant creates a smooth surface on your back teeth, making it more difficult for food to get stuck and easier to maintain good oral health.
When selecting dental sealants, our patients have two primary options:
- Resin-Based – The most common type, where a resin material is applied to the tooth and hardened with a special light.
- Glass Ionomer – Made from fluoride-containing materials, which makes it an ideal option for patients who are at high risk of developing cavities.
Why Choose Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants allow patients of all ages to protect their teeth more easily from cavities and decay. At The Smile Center, we have patients asking for dental sealants all the time, and it’s not hard to see why. So many people rely on this dental procedure due to its:
- Quick & Simple Application – It doesn’t take long for dentists to apply sealant to teeth. Liquid resin is painted onto the teeth, and a curing light is used to harden the resin. All in all, the dental sealing process can be completed in about 30 minutes.
- Subtlety – Sealants are either transparent or are “tooth-colored.” This means that once hardened, the sealant is nearly invisible.
- Durability – Sealants are incredibly tough and able to withstand the chewing demands of your teeth. Best of all, a sealant layer can last up to 10 years with regular dental check-ups.
- Cost-Effectiveness – Dental sealants are significantly more affordable than other preventative dentistry treatments. Also, applying sealant protects your teeth from otherwise “more expensive” dental issues.
Schedule Your Appointment for Dental Sealant Application Today!
Don’t let cavities get the best of your molars! Find practical and long-lasting protection for your back teeth with dental sealants. Be sure to contact The Smile Center of Peoria to schedule your appointment for dental sealant application. If you are interested in our additional general dentistry services or are looking for additional cosmetic, holistic, or pediatric dentistry services, call 309-691-8033. Our main office is located at 1424 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614.