Dental sealants
-
Upload
ophir-alalouf -
Category
Health & Medicine
-
view
178 -
download
1
Transcript of Dental sealants
About Dr. Ophir AlaloufOphir Alalouf, DDS, serves families in Rockville, Maryland, as a Pediatric Dentist. In that capacity, Ophir Alalouf, DDS, provides preventive and restorative dental services to children ranging in age from infant to 18 years. As part of his practice, Dr. Alalouf applies dental sealants to permanent teeth as a way to prevent decay.
What Are Dental Sealants?Dental sealants are a nontoxic plastic coating applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent molars. The coating protects back teeth by filling in the deep grooves where particles of food and germs can get stuck and cause decay. Dr. Alalouf applies the sealant after a thorough cleaning by painting it onto the tooth’s surface and allowing it to dry. Once in place, sealants can last up to 10 years.