Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS Protects Patients from Cavities with Dental Sealants in New York, NY

NEW YORK - Nov. 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS
212-988-1089
www.josephdallessandrodds.com

Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS Protects Patients from Cavities with Dental Sealants in New York, NY

Joseph S Dallessandro DDS wants his patients to keep their permanent teeth for a lifetime, which is why he utilizes dental sealants as an effective approach to preventing pit and fissure caries (cavities). Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces from tooth decay by keeping germs and food particles out of these grooves.

Because of the likelihood of developing decay in the depressions and grooves of the premolars and molars, children and teenagers are candidates for sealants. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can also benefit from sealants. Typically, children should get sealants on their permanent molars and premolars as soon as these teeth come in. This way, the sealants can protect the teeth through the cavity prone years of ages 6 to 14.

Although brushing and flossing can remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of the teeth, they cannot always get into all the nooks and crannies of the back teeth to remove the food and plaque. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas from tooth decay by “sealing out” plaque and food.

Applying sealants is a short and easy process that does not require drilling or removing tooth structure. After the tooth is cleaned, a special gel is placed on the chewing surface for a few seconds. The tooth is then washed off and dried. Then, the sealant is placed on the tooth. Sealant treatment is painless and takes anywhere from five to 45 minutes to apply. As long as the sealant remains intact, the tooth surface will be protected from decay.

To learn more about sealants as well as other services provided at the practice, visit www.josephdallessandrodds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS in New York, NY, call 212-988-1089.