Less is More: Dental Edition

Dr. Nguyen explains that while dental sealants are a powerful preventive tool, their success depends heavily on precise application to avoid trapping “recurrent decay” beneath the surface. Through comparative cases, he illustrates that overbuilt or bulky sealants often fracture and allow bacteria to enter, whereas minimal placement confined to the tooth’s deepest grooves remains effective for years.

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