One thing that
every patient hopes to hear at the end of a dental checkup
is that they don’t have any cavities. Fortunately,
there are several things that patients can do to reduce or
eliminate the prospect of getting them.
A dental
procedure called sealants is one way to help reduce cavities
on the top and sides of back teeth. A sealant is a
white resin material that blankets the tooth, protecting the
vulnerable grooves of the tooth. Sealants are
routinely placed on children's teeth to prevent cavities on
their newly developing molars. The use of sealants can
also be a cost-effective way to reduce the incidence of
cavities on adults as well.
