Quick care for sudden oral problems, ensuring immediate relief and treatment.
Comprehensive oral care for all ages, promoting lifelong dental health and well-being.
Routine checkup for oral health, detecting issues early and maintaining a healthy smile.
Specialized oral care for children, ensuring a healthy smile and positive dental experiences.
Professional oral hygiene procedure removing plaque, tartar, and stains for a healthier smile.
Surgical removal of teeth for oral health, relieving pain and preventing complications.
Thin porcelain shells bonded to teeth, improving appearance and covering imperfections.
Cosmetic procedure to lighten and brighten teeth, enhancing smile aesthetics.
Fixed prosthetic device replacing missing teeth, restoring oral function and appearance.
Custom-made restoration caps a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and function.”
Specialized dental care for children, correcting tooth and jaw issues to ensure healthy development.
Straightening and aligning teeth for improved oral health and a confident smile.
Clear, removable aligners for discreet teeth straightening, offering a comfortable and nearly invisible orthodontic solution.
Custom devices maintain post-orthodontic tooth alignment, preserving your newly corrected smile.
Permanent tooth replacements surgically anchored for natural appearance and function.
Full-arch tooth restoration with four implants, offering stable and efficient smile rehabilitation.
Surgical procedure to strengthen and rebuild bone, often used for dental implant support.
Dental procedure to treat infected or damaged tooth pulp, relieving pain and preserving the tooth.
Restoration of cavities with materials like composite or amalgam, preserving tooth integrity and function.
Non-invasive procedure using special materials to repair and enhance teeth, improving appearance and function.”
Removable prosthetic teeth to replace missing ones, restoring oral function and aesthetics.
Techniques to relax and ease anxiety during dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and a stress-free experience.
Sealants are thin films of resin applied to the pits, fissures, and grooves of molars in order to prevent decay. The majority of decay on back teeth begins in the grooves and pits of chewing surfaces, particularly in the first few years after emergence. You can avoid this type of deterioration by sealing these surfaces with composite resins.
Sealants prevent cavities by covering your teeth’s chewing surfaces, where grooves and pits are most common, and cavities are most likely to form, with a thin plastic coating. The dental sealant solution rapidly solidifies and sets, creating a barrier that offers supplementary safeguarding against dental caries. In addition, the application of dental sealants is a swift and painless procedure that can typically endure for up to a decade.
Typically, we recommend wearing dental sealants for the eruption of permanent molars in children aged 6 to 12 years. A baby may nevertheless benefit from dental sealants, particularly if the enamel is fragile and has deep grooves or pits. It is crucial to emphasize the significance of baby teeth. Failure to address tooth decay in a timely manner can lead to the spread of decay to permanent teeth. Adults with strong teeth and good oral health should also consider getting their teeth sealed for additional protection, not just children. Even teenagers who rarely experience cavities can benefit from dental sealants.
A cavity is a permanent hole that remains in your tooth. If a cavity is left untreated, it will progress and become larger. Dental caries may lead to discomfort and bacterial infections.
It’s important to note that the molars play a crucial role in the mastication process, breaking down food into smaller, more manageable pieces for efficient digestion. Nevertheless, tiny food particles may become lodged between your molars if they adhere to their surfaces. In addition, the oral microbiota has the ability to metabolize food debris and produce potent acids that can erode the tooth enamel. As a result, dental caries or cavities, may develop due to enamel erosion on your teeth.
The loss of tooth enamel is a significant concern as it serves as a protective layer for the underlying delicate tissues of the teeth.
Unfortunately, the enamel does not regenerate. Once the tooth enamel has been eroded or decay has formed, it cannot regenerate.
Bacterial infiltration into the enamel can occur via fissures and carious lesions. The accumulation of bacteria in the vicinity of the gum line can lead to the development of cavities and gum disease. It may also extend towards the apex of the tooth’s root, which anchors the tooth firmly in the jawbone. In addition, a bacterial infection can lead to the formation of an abscess, which is a pocket of infection that can occur in your gums or at the root of a tooth. If a tooth abscess is left untreated, the bacteria present in it can potentially disseminate through the bloodstream and affect other areas of the body. Therefore, it is crucial to address tooth abscesses promptly to prevent such complications. A tooth may also become dislodged or avulsed.
Undoubtedly, it is crucial to prevent dental caries, and dental sealants provide an excellent means to achieve that.
In addition to maintaining proper oral hygiene through brushing and flossing, dental sealants serve as an effective preventive measure against the onset of decay and the progression of early decay into a cavity. Consult with our dentists at Zara Dental regarding the suitability of sealants for you or your child.
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Our dentist will utilize a specialized paste and a rotating brush to clean the surface of the tooth thoroughly.
The tooth is cleaned with water and then left to dry.
The occlusal fissure is etched with an acidic solution for a brief period of time and then washed off. Under magnification, it is evident that this process creates minuscule pores and a smoother yet uneven texture on the enamel surface. The rough surface and tiny holes on the tooth allow the dental sealant to adhere effectively.
Once the tooth is completely dry, the dentist will apply a liquid sealant and let it set to harden. The hardness of dental sealants can be increased either through the use of a light-cured sealant or a self-cured two-component sealant.
Once the dental sealant has hardened, it turns into a hard plastic varnish, and you can chew on the tooth again.
Dental sealants fill the tiny grooves or fissures found on the chewing surfaces of your posterior teeth. The function of the dental structure is to act as a barrier against food and bacteria, thereby preventing the formation of cavities.
Using sealants has more than one benefit. They:
We will apply dental sealants to your teeth. Dental restorations typically have a lifespan of two to seven years, although some may endure for an extended period.
We advise regular sealant inspections by your dentist or other oral health experts.
Dental sealants are an effective preventive measure to inhibit the formation of cavities on your teeth for an extended period. Although rare, it is possible for dental sealants to become dislodged or damaged. In order to maintain the protective barrier and prevent dental caries, it is necessary to repair or replace any damaged or missing dental sealants. It is crucial to advise patients to visit the dentist regularly for sealant check-ups. If the appearance is unsatisfactory, your dentist or hygienist at Zara Dental may need to reapply them.
Your dental insurance or extended dental coverage may usually cover the cost of your sealant. However, if you don’t have insurance or If you are looking for more information about the cost of a specific service, don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our expert Treatment Coordinators for help. They can help with putting together an affordable payment plan so you can get the dental treatment that you need in Houston.
We will be glad to file a predetermination for you to verify coverage of any necessary dental treatment. And we accept most PPO insurances.
