Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting teeth against decay-causing bacteria. San Diego Dentist Dr. Eshom recommends dental sealants to all of our patients at risk for tooth decay regardless of age. Just one more way San Diego Dentist David S. Eshom promotes your dental health and beauty. Our sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often. In our dental office, our dentist emphasizes thorough dental care and along with a dental sealant, San Diego Dentist, Dr Eshom pre-treats the crevasses of your teeth with our laser to disinfect the grooves of your teeth, enhancing the bond of the dental sealant.

Sealants are easy for your San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom, to apply and it takes only a few minutes to seal each tooth. The teeth that will be sealed are cleaned with our laser. Then the chewing surfaces are roughened with an acid solution to help the sealant adhere to the tooth. The sealant is then 'painted' onto the tooth enamel by your dentist, Dr. Eshom, where it bonds directly to the tooth and hardens. San Diego dentist Dr. Eshom will use a special curing light to help the sealant harden. As long as the sealant remains intact, the tooth surface will be protected from decay. Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and usually last several years before reapplication by Dr. Eshom, your dentist, is needed. During your regular visits Dr. Eshom will check the condition of the sealants and reapply them when necessary.

San Diego Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Eshom thoroughly cleans your teeth with the dental laser to remove any stains or cavities prior to applying the sealant. This prevents the unwanted growth of bacteria and decay of your teeth under the surface of the sealant.

Tooth prior to laser treatment and sealant treatment

Decay and stain completely removed before sealant is placed