At Encompass Dental Studios, we are focused on preventative care. We use the latest in dental sealant technology to protect your child’s teeth. Tooth decay and children no longer must go hand in hand. Dental sealants are made of bio-friendly materials that are bonded to the chewing surfaces of decay-prone teeth. They are easy and painless to apply and do not require removing tooth structure for the procedure. Another nice feature of dental sealants is that they match the color of your natural teeth.

This is just one of the ways we will set the foundation for your child’s lifetime of good oral health.

Sealants Are Not Just For Kids

You are very diligent about brushing twice a day and flossing regularly. You even make sure you see Encompass Dental Studios, as recommended, for your dental hygiene visits. Then one day, Dr. Alexander tells you that you have a cavity! How could this happen?

Surprisingly, the CDC reports that 91% of individuals over the age of 20 have had cavities at some point in their adult lives. Our risk for decay can change over time for various reasons, such as our diet choices, deviations in our home care or changes in health.

Your dental hygienist or Dr. Alexander can help you prevent costly and painful decay by recommending the placement of sealants to vulnerable grooves and fissures at risk for decay. Please remember that you will still need to brush and clean between your teeth. With the placement of a sealant, it remains important to keep harmful bacteria from damaging other areas of the teeth where a sealant cannot be placed and to maintain gum and bone health.