At SMILE & Co., we offer high-quality sealants and fillings to keep your teeth healthy and strong. Sealants provide a protective barrier against cavities, while our durable fillings repair and restore decayed teeth. Trust our expert team to keep your smile bright and cavity-free!
Fissure Sealants
Think of fissure sealants as a proactive measure to safeguard your teeth from decay. They are a thin, resin coating applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars, where deep grooves and pits make them vulnerable to plaque and bacteria buildup.
Application Process:
Preparation: Your dentist starts by thoroughly cleaning and drying the teeth to ensure optimal adherence of the sealant.
Sealant Application: A specialised resin material is carefully painted onto the grooves and fissures of the teeth. This forms a protective barrier that seals off these vulnerable areas, making it harder for food particles and bacteria to accumulate and cause decay.
Bonding: Using a curing light, the sealant is hardened and bonded securely to the tooth surface, ensuring durability and longevity.
Benefits:
Preventive Action: Fissure sealants effectively reduce the risk of cavities on treated teeth, particularly in children and teenagers.
Minimal Intervention: They are a non-invasive procedure that preserves tooth structure and requires no drilling or removal of tooth enamel.
Long-lasting Protection: With proper care and regular dental check-ups, sealants can last for several years, providing continuous protection against decay.
Choosing fissure sealants is a proactive step towards maintaining optimal oral health. By protecting vulnerable tooth surfaces, they contribute to a healthier smile and reduce the need for more extensive dental treatments in the future.
Fillings
Dental fillings are like the architects of tooth restoration, rebuilding strength and resilience where decay has taken its toll.
Application Process:
Assessment: Your dentist begins by examining your tooth to identify areas of decay or damage. X-rays may be taken to assess the extent of the problem.
Preparation: Once the decayed portion of the tooth is identified, your dentist will remove the affected area using a dental drill or laser. This ensures all decay is eliminated and the tooth is prepared for restoration.
Filling Placement: A filling material—commonly composite resin or amalgam in the past—is carefully placed into the cleaned-out cavity. The material is shaped to restore the tooth's original form and function.
Bonding and Polishing: The filling material is bonded securely to the tooth's surface using a curing light. Your dentist then polishes the filling to ensure a smooth finish that blends seamlessly with your natural tooth enamel.
Benefits:
Restored Functionality: Fillings restore the tooth's ability to chew and function normally.
Preventive Action: They seal off the treated area, preventing further decay and potential infection.
Aesthetic Improvement:Modern fillings blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, maintaining a natural appearance.
Dental fillings are a vital solution for preserving and restoring teeth affected by decay or damage. By addressing dental issues promptly, fillings help maintain oral health and prevent more extensive treatments in the future.