(http://www.sonoranhillsdental.com/services.html) - Sealants are a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth --usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars) --to prevent tooth decay.

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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
Sealants are a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing
surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars and
molars) -- to prevent tooth decay.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the
depressions and grooves of the teeth forming a protective
shield over the enamel of each tooth.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
Although thorough brushing and flossing can remove food
particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
They cannot always get into all the nooks and crannies of the
back teeth to remove the food and plaque.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
Sealants protect these vulnerable areas from tooth decay by
"sealing out" plaque and food.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
Typically, children should get sealants on their permanent
molars and premolars as soon as these teeth come in.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
In this way, the dental sealants can protect the teeth through
the cavity-prone years of ages 6 to 14.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
In some cases, dental sealants may also be appropriate for baby
teeth, such as when a child's baby teeth have deep depressions
and grooves.
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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
Because baby teeth play such an important role in holding the
correct spacing for permanent teeth, it is important to keep
these teeth healthy so they are not lost too early. Applying the
sealant is a simple and painless process. It takes only a few
minutes.
Sealants from Ahwatukee Dentist Sonoran Hills Dental

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Ahwatukee Dentists Provide Sealants
for Tooth Decay Protection
Sealants can protect the teeth from decay for up to 10 years,
but they need to be checked for chipping or wearing at regular
dental check-ups. Sealants can be replaced as necessary.
Many insurance companies cover the cost of sealants as a
preventative treatment. We can check with your dental
carrier to see if sealants are a covered benefit.
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