Sealants


 

A sealant is a clear or tinted plastic protective coating for teeth. It is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). These are the areas where most cavities form. Molars and premolars have grooves and crevices. We call these pits and fissures. Food can get stuck in these crevices. Some are so deep that the bristles of a toothbrush can't reach into them. Grooves and crevices provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and cause cavities. Sealants help to prevent this from happening. They cover the grooves and crevices so that food cannot get into them. The entire procedure takes about 20-30 mins.

Location

Friendly Smiles Dental Care
9000 Fern Park Drive, A2
Burke, VA 22015
Phone: 703-424-9481
Fax: 703-434-3019

Office Hours

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703-424-9481