Preventative Resins

Why Choose Preventative Resins at Holistic Dental Associates

At Holistic Dental Associates in Spring, TX, our preventative resins are applied using a meticulous protocol that includes laser cleaning, cavity-detecting dye, and ozone sterilization — far beyond what most practices offer.

Unlike conventional sealants that may contain BPA or fluoride, our resins use only biocompatible, fluoride-free flowable composite materials that are safe for your entire body.

Benefits of Preventative Resins

• BPA-free, fluoride-free biocompatible materials
• Quick, painless application with no drilling
• Laser cleaning and ozone sterilization before placement
• Effective protection for deep grooves and fissures
• Ideal for children who may not brush thoroughly
• Can replace older worn-out sealants easily

Who Is a Good Candidate for Preventative Resins

Preventative resins are beneficial for patients of all ages, especially those with teeth that have deep grooves or a history of decay. You may be a good candidate if you:

• Have deep pits or grooves in your back teeth
• Have a history of cavities on similar teeth
• Are a child or teen whose permanent molars have recently erupted
• Want a proactive approach to preventing tooth decay

How Preventative Resins Fits Into Holistic Dentistry

At Holistic Dental Associates, preventative resins are part of our commitment to prevention-first dentistry. Rather than waiting for cavities to develop and then drilling, we proactively protect vulnerable teeth with biocompatible materials. Our protocol includes laser preparation and ozone sterilization — techniques that align with our biological approach to minimizing chemical exposure while maximizing tooth protection.

Learn More About Preventative Resins

Preventative resins are applied to the pits and grooves of teeth that have shown high risk for developing dental decay. We apply them when we see that a patient has developed a cavity on other similar teeth in their mouth. For example, if one or two of a child's 6 year molars have developed decay, it might be prudent to apply the preventative resin to the other two 6 year molars.

The reason you might benefit from a preventative resin is because your back teeth have grooves, deep fissures and pitting. This can sometimes make it difficult to keep the teeth clean. Likewise, these areas can become deeply stained over time and be more susceptible to tooth decay. Both children and adults can benefit from having preventative resins placed.

With the help of a thorough examination, we will be able to determine if preventative resins are right for you. They are great for patients of all ages, though we often recommend them to our pediatric patients who may not be able to brush and floss properly just yet. If you have older sealants that have worn out, we can replace them easily in our office with a preventative resin at your own convenience.

The preventative resin procedure is quick, simple and done within minutes in our office. We first clean the teeth we are treating with our laser and check for any potential decay with a cavity detecting dye. Once we are certain there is no decay and the enamel is prepared properly, we use ozone to sterilize the surface of the tooth and dry it. We then apply a bonding agent and a biocompatible, BPA-free, fluoride-free flowable composite resin material. The preventative resin is then dried and cured with a bright light. The process is then repeated for any other back teeth that need this type of protection. It is important that you still brush and floss your teeth normally, since preventative resins do not protect the smooth surfaces of the teeth, like any surface of the front teeth or between the back teeth after they have been placed in our office.