Sealants

Among the best ways to protect teeth from “decay causing” bacteria is with the use of sealants. Gig Harbor dentist, Dr. Bloomquist, treats with sealants to seal the tiny pits and grooves of the teeth that are hard to clean so that damaging bacteria can’t lead to decay.

Sealants are composed of a thin coat of resin applied to the tooth surface. Typically, sealants are placed on the biting surfaces of molars, where teeth have more grooves and are difficult to clean with routine hygiene. Dr. Bloomquist places sealants with detail and precision, so that your teeth get the best protection possible.

“Sealants stop tooth decay before it compromises your smile, so teeth can stay healthy and last a lifetime.”

Most often, sealants are particularly beneficial for children and adolescents, who may have a harder time keeping these areas of the teeth clean. However, there are situations where adults will benefit from sealants as well. The idea is to place the sealants before undetected bacteria leading to decay become a concern, so the sooner the better.

Dr. Karla Bloomquist provides compassionate, detailed dental services, including general and children’s dentistry and sealants in Gig Harbor.