Dental Sealant Application: What to Expect

In our last blog, we introduced dental sealants. These are tough resins used to protect teeth (especially the crevices) from bacteria and cavities. They go one as a painless liquid and dry into an invisible, tough layer that keeps bacteria away from the actual tissue of your teeth. Most often used on kids and teens, they are perfect for anyone whose teeth are prone to cavities – no matter what age they are.

If you’ve never gotten dental sealant applied before, this blog is for you! We are going to go over what you can expect when you ask your dentist to apply dental sealant.

Your dentist will clean your teeth and polish them, just like it’s a regular cleaning. It is absolutely essential that all plaque and bacteria be removed, especially from the crevices of your teeth.
The tooth in need of sealant will be dried off and gently etched. The etching material will be rinsed off, and the tooth will be dried again.

Application

Sealant will be applied to your tooth with a brush. Afterwards, the hygienist shine a self-curing light on it for thirty seconds. This will ensure the sealant fully bonds to the surface of the tooth.
Conclusion

The dental team will assess the sealant to make sure it is completely bonded. The sealant will have hardened to a point you chew on it, and you’ll be good to go!
Some teeth are structured or shaped to a point where keeping them cavity-free is very difficult, no matter how thoroughly and frequently you brush. That is where dental sealants are so helpful. They keep your teeth protected and shielded between dental cleanings. If you get sealant applied, make sure you keep brushing your teeth. Sealants don’t replace good dental care, but they can reduce the fillings you have to get.

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