What are Sealants
Sealants are
a safe, painless and low cost way to protect your child's back teeth
from decay. A thin layer of sealant is bonded to the chewing surfaces
of the back teeth. The sealant forms a hard shield that keeps food and
bacteria from getting into the tiny growers in the teeth and causing
decay.
Why should children have Sealants?
The chewing
surfaces of back teeth have tiny grooves that form as each tooth
develops. This is where most decay occurs in children. This is because
the bristles of the toothbrush cannot clean the food and bacteria
trapped within the grooves.
Which
teeth to be sealed ?
Usually
premolars and permanent molar surfaces are sealed.
Right
Age for Sealants ?
Between 6 to
14 years of age.
How are
Sealants Applied ?
Applying
Sealants is totally painless and non invasive procedure.
Step 1 - The
teeth are cleaned, dried and etched with a gel so that sealants
can
adhere.
Step 2
- The
Sealant is painted on the tooth surface and then hardened with a
special
light.
Step 3 - The
Sealant is carefully checked to see that all grooves are covered and
that
the Sealant does not interfere with chewing.
Follow
Up
The dentist
or hygienist will look at the Sealants at regular dental visits. If
Sealants chip or fracture which is rare they can be easily replaced.
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