What are sealants and how do they work?
Sealants are made of clear or shaded plastic, and they are applied to the child’s teeth to help keep them cavity-free. They protect the grooved and pitted surfaces of the teeth, especially the chewing surfaces of back teeth where most cavities in children are formed. The sealants shut out food particles that could get caught in the teeth. The early years are the most cavity-prone years, and that is we recommend sealants for your young children. Their application is quick and comfortable, and it only takes one visit. First Dr. B cleans the tooth, then conditions and dries it. Then he flows the sealant onto the grooves of the tooth and allows it to harden with a special light. Your child can eat right after the appointment. If properly cared for, research shows that sealants can last for many years.
Sealants are made of clear or shaded plastic and they are applied to the child’s teeth to help keep them cavity-free. They protect the grooved and pitted surfaces of the teeth, especially the chewing surfaces of back teeth where most cavities in children are formed. The sealants shut out food particles and bacteria that could get caught in the grooves of the back teeth. Their application is quick and comfortable, and it only takes one visit. First the doctor cleans the tooth, then conditions and dries it. Then he flows the sealant onto the grooves of the tooth and allows it to harden with a special light. Your child can eat right after the appointtnent. If properly cared for, research shows that sealants can last for several years.
Sealants are a white or clear plastic that are applied on teeth to help them stay cavity-free. Sealants work by filling in the grooves and crevasses of the teeth. This prevents food particles from getting caught in teeth, causing cavities. The application is fast, comfortable, safe, and effective in protecting teeth for many years. .
A dental sealant is a plastic coating applied to the biting surface of the back teeth. It works by filling the grooves of the teeth. This prevents food debris and bacteria from getting caught in the grooves and causing decay. Placing sealants is fast and generally easy and protects the teeth for many years.
Sealants are hard plastic resin fillings that we place in the deep pits and grooves on the surfaces of your teeth. Because the pits and grooves of your teeth are very difficult if not impossible to clean, these areas are prone to decay. By filling these areas with plastic resin, we can eliminate these hard to clean areas thus lowering the chances of you getting cavities. Sealants, however, don’t protect all of the tooth’s surfaces from decay; only the pits and grooves. It is still important to brush and floss after each meal, limit your sugar intake, and visit you dentist regularly. I am missing one of my back teeth and my dentist says that my best option is an implant. What is an implant and what is involved in the procedure? An implant is a threaded titanium post that serves as an “artificial tooth root” on which your dentist will place a crown. There are several stages of treatment involved beginning with the planning phase.
