13975 Connecticut Ave., #208 Silver Spring, MD 20906
Shield Your Child's Smile with Pediatric Dental Sealants
Our pediatric dentists and team offer dental sealants to help prevent cavities from damaging your child’s teeth. Sealants can be applied quickly and comfortably during your child’s regular dental appointments and are typically recommended as soon as their permanent teeth come in to help ensure that your child’s teeth are protected. Call Maryland Dental Specialty Group at 301-598-3951 to make your child’s appointment and learn more about pediatric dental sealants in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Dental sealants are a preventive treatment designed to protect your child’s teeth from cavities and tooth decay. Sealants are made of clear or tooth-colored resin material. This resin material is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth, where it forms a smooth coating over the tooth, including the natural pits and grooves of the tooth surface. This helps shield the tooth from decay-causing bacteria, plaque and food debris to keep it strong and healthy. Additionally, dental sealants make it easier for your child to keep their teeth clean with regular brushing and flossing.
Dental sealants are typically recommended when your child’s permanent molars come in (between the ages of 6 and 12). Dental sealants may need to be applied several times, depending on your child’s risk of developing cavities and their oral growth and development. Sealants last for several years after they are applied, providing long-term protection as your child grows and develops. Sealants are especially useful if your child is prone to developing cavities. Sealants can be applied in just a few minutes during your child’s regular dental visits.
We invite you to call us today to learn more about dental sealants and schedule your child’s appointment with our caring dentists. We look forward to helping you care for your child’s smile!