“Should adults get sealants on their teeth?”
I am a 26 year old female and I want to get sealants. Should adults get sealants on their teeth?
8 Answers
Adults are welcome to get sealants on their teeth. Sealants can be for anybody. Their purpose is to decrease your chance of getting cavities due to the deep pockets that are commonly seen in back teeth such as molars.
When adult teeth are completely erupted, there is no need for sealant. Although there are different preferences about this subject.
There is no age limits for sealants. It is always a great to seal the grooves on permanent molars ( back teeth) to prevent cavities. It’s important to make sure there is no active cavities before placing sealants
Sealant is a preventive procedure that helps to prevent decay on a virgin tooth by sealing all the groves and deep fissures that are on the occlusal surface of the molars and premolars.
Not really. Maybe in special occasion
Hi there,
Despite being recognized as a procedure geared toward children, there are some unique positives to dental sealants. Regardless of age, everyone is susceptible to tooth decay. Sealants can therefore decrease this occurrence in anyone who chooses to receive them. Sealants also prevent food and plaque from gathering in grooves and depressions on tooth surfaces, further reducing one's risk of decay as the sealants leave bacteria no place to grow. Ultimately, dental sealants are a great form of preventive maintenance. Spending a little money upfront ensures neglected areas won't result in costly dental procedures down the road.
Hope it answers your question.
Despite being recognized as a procedure geared toward children, there are some unique positives to dental sealants. Regardless of age, everyone is susceptible to tooth decay. Sealants can therefore decrease this occurrence in anyone who chooses to receive them. Sealants also prevent food and plaque from gathering in grooves and depressions on tooth surfaces, further reducing one's risk of decay as the sealants leave bacteria no place to grow. Ultimately, dental sealants are a great form of preventive maintenance. Spending a little money upfront ensures neglected areas won't result in costly dental procedures down the road.
Hope it answers your question.
It is a good preventative measure anyways.
Absolutely!!
A sealant is a type of filling that is preventative. The good thing about sealants is that they prevent the bacteria from growing in the little "nooks and crannies" in your tooth, and therefore, lessen the likelihood of you getting a cavity in the future. Also, you don't need numbing medicine to have a sealant placed. :)
A sealant is a type of filling that is preventative. The good thing about sealants is that they prevent the bacteria from growing in the little "nooks and crannies" in your tooth, and therefore, lessen the likelihood of you getting a cavity in the future. Also, you don't need numbing medicine to have a sealant placed. :)
