{"id":5,"date":"2018-05-24T15:59:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T15:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:15:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:15:16","slug":"the-keys-to-a-great-smile-dental-sealants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/the-keys-to-a-great-smile-dental-sealants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Keys to a Great Smile: Dental Sealants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sealants-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"Applying fluoride to patient's upper teeth\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sealants-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sealants.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do you know what a dental sealant is and how it can help protect your teeth? If you ever wanted to drastically lower your risk of tooth decay, consider the use of dental sealants. A dental sealant is a thin coating that is painted and apply directly to the chewing surfaces of vulnerable teeth such as your molars. When a dental sealant is in place, it can provide up to 10 years of protection before a replacement may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Through the use of a dental sealant, you can lower your risk of tooth decay by as much as 80%. Studies have shown that not only are they helpful for adults, but dental sealants have even been proven effective for children. Children can have dental sealants safely applied to their teeth as soon as their first molars begin to erupt above their gum line, which typically occurs around the age of six years old. Dental sealants are beneficial for individuals of all ages and can even help resist acids that would otherwise chew through your normal tooth enamel. Dental sealants also allow your teeth to keep their natural shine, so it may not negatively affect the appearance of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Gannett Drive Dental, patients can achieve straighter smiles with Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Gagnon and our skilled team provide customized orthodontic plans designed to deliver lasting results. With personalized care and advanced technology, our practice helps patients transform their smiles comfortably and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call us at (207) 253-5600 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/contact.html\">request an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know what a dental sealant is and how it can help protect your teeth? If you ever wanted to drastically lower your risk of tooth decay, consider the use of dental sealants. 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