Dental Sealant in New Bern

Almost anyone can benefit from additional protection for their teeth, but we particularly recommend dental sealants for younger patients aged 6 to 16. It can be harder for young patients to reach their back molars with brushing and flossing, so sealants can provide additional protection for these teeth.
However, adults can also be excellent candidates for dental sealants. Many adults get sealants when their teeth have deep grooves, fissures, or pitting that can be hard to reach. These crevices provide an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive and begin damaging your teeth. With sealants, we can minimize this risk by sealing off areas susceptible to decay and staining.

Dental sealant in New Bern is a great way to protect your teeth from damage, but sealants are not a substitute for routine oral hygiene. It’s important to continue brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day, including the sealed areas. Sealants work great, but they don’t cover every tooth surface, such as between your teeth.

On the day of your appointment, make sure to brush and floss thoroughly before your session to make sure your teeth are clean and ready for sealants. We’ll conduct a cleaning as well before we apply your sealant, but it’s important to get as much debris as possible out of the area so the sealants provide their maximum benefits.

If you begin to notice any tooth pain or sensitivity in one of your teeth, you may have developed tooth decay or cavities. Sealants help protect against cavities, but it’s still possible for them to form, especially with improper oral hygiene. If you think you might have a cavity, let us know and we’ll schedule you for an appointment to consider treatment options.

For minor cases, we can clear the area and insert fillings to stop the spread of tooth decay. If the damage to your tooth is extensive enough, we may install a crown to preserve your tooth’s functionality despite the damage. Sometimes, if bacteria spreads beneath your visible tooth surface into the roots, it can cause further damage as well. In these instances, we may need to perform a root canal to clear out this bacteria and prevent it from spreading further.

In major instances, we may need to conduct a dental extraction to remove your damaged tooth. After a tooth extraction, our team will be able to install dental implants to create an artificial tooth and keep your mouth fully functional. With regular preventive visits to Evolve Dentistry & Aesthetics, however, we are usually able to detect cavities early—before they become a major issue

Sealants are very subtle and dry tooth-colored after they’ve been applied, so they won’t impact the appearance of your teeth at all! Plus, having sealants helps to prevent staining in the grooves of your teeth.