Dental sealing

Find out more about dental sealants, an effective method of protecting your teeth from decay. Ideal for children and adults who want to maintain their dental health in the long term.

What is a dental sealant?

Dental sealing is a special procedure that our team uses specifically to optimally protect your teeth. We seal the chewing surfaces of your molars with a thin, special varnish that penetrates deep into the grooves and seals them. This prevents food debris and bacteria from accumulating, which significantly reduces the risk of tooth decay. This is particularly important for children and adolescents to ensure the long-term health of their permanent teeth. Our experienced team will provide you with personalised advice and ensure that you receive the best possible care to protect your dental health.

How does the dental sealant work?

Cleaning and preparation: Our team starts with a thorough cleaning of your teeth to remove all plaque and bacteria from the surfaces to be sealed. We will explain each step to you and make sure you feel comfortable. We then roughen the tooth surface with a special gel to improve the adhesion of the sealant.

Application of the sealing material: After preparation, we apply the liquid sealing material to the chewing surfaces. Our experienced team ensures that the material is evenly distributed and penetrates deep into the grooves of the teeth to form a protective barrier against bacteria and plaque.

Curing: The sealing material is hardened with a special light, which quickly makes it strong and resistant. The entire process is painless and only takes a few minutes per tooth. During this time, we are available to answer your questions and ensure that you feel well looked after.

Why dental sealants?

Effective caries protection

Dental sealants offer long-lasting protection against caries, especially on the hard-to-reach and vulnerable chewing surfaces of the molars. They prevent bacteria and plaque from accumulating in the fissures.

Painless and fast treatment

The application of the dental sealant is painless and uncomplicated. The sealant is applied in a short session and does not require anaesthesia, which makes it particularly comfortable for children.

Long-lasting protection

A well-applied dental sealant can last for many years and thus offers long-term protection for the teeth. Regular check-ups at the dentist ensure that the sealant remains intact and is renewed if necessary.

What should you know about dental sealants?

Who is it suitable for? Our team recommends dental sealants especially for children and adolescents as soon as the permanent molars erupt. We will advise you individually to determine whether adults with deep grooves in their teeth can also benefit from a sealant to reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Longevity: Dental sealants can last for many years. Our team will regularly monitor the condition of your sealants and inform you of any necessary check-ups. If a sealant becomes worn or damaged, we can replace it quickly and easily to maintain protection.

Additional protection: While dental sealants offer important protection, they are no substitute for thorough oral hygiene. We will help you establish proper dental hygiene, including brushing and flossing, to ensure your overall oral health.

How do you know if you need dental sealants?

Deeply furrowed chewing surfaces: If you or your child have deep fissures or pits in the molars, a dental sealant is advisable. Our team will examine your teeth thoroughly and identify areas where food debris can easily get stuck. We will explain to you how a sealant can reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Children and adolescents: Especially for children whose permanent teeth are just erupting, we recommend a dental sealant as an effective method of preventing tooth decay. Our team offers sensitive counselling and support to ensure that your child receives the best possible care and that their dental health is protected at an early stage.

Increased risk of tooth decay: If you or your child have had frequent tooth decay in the past or are particularly susceptible to it, a dental sealant may be a sensible recommendation. We will analyse your individual medical history and caries risk and help you make the best decision for additional dental protection.

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