Dental Sealants For All Ages

A thin plastic coating painted on the chewing surface of teeth is a dental sealant.  The picture on the left  has a tooth with a sealant on the left and a tooth without a sealant on the right.   Family Dentistry in Newburgh performs the application of dental sealants on all age groups.  The dental sealant allows a protective shield to cover the areas that decay is very common.  These sealants are usually applied to the premolars and the molars towards the back of the mouth.  Children and teenagers are the typical candidates to have sealants applied to their teeth.  Adults can also benefit from sealants because adults have decay that can occur in the same area.  The decay can be common in adults because of poor eating habits as well as medicines and overall illnesses that can result in increased decay.  Dental sealants can prevent decay in all ages and can protect the teeth for approximately 10 years before needing a reapplication.  Regularly scheduled appointments to allow the dentist to evaluate the teeth along with the sealant is recommended.  Many insurance companies cover the cost of sealants, however verification can be completed during your dental visit to Family Dentistry.  Please contact us at 812-853-3313 to allow Dr. Ogle, Dr. Schmitz, or Dr. Hart to recommend the best treatment option to promote healthy teeth for a lifetime.