What Is A Sealant?


 
A sealant is a thin plastic coating that protects the deep groves of the teeth. When placing sealants on your child’s teeth it does not hurt. It only takes a few short minutes to get all of the surfaces protected.  Usually sealants are placed on the pre-molars and molars however, sometimes they are recommended for other surfaces.

The sealant can only be seen if you are looking very close and should not alter your child’s bite.  The color is generally white but may have a tint to it depending on the type of sealant used. 
Usually, Dr. Fuller will recommend placing sealants at your child’s regular visit after their molars and premolars have come in. In order to place the sealant on the teeth, first the surface will be cleaned with a specific paste. Then an acidic solution will be placed on the surface of the tooth. This allows for a rougher surface to be created in order for the sealant substance to stick. Once this is done, the sealant material is placed on the teeth and then cured.  When the material hardens on the tooth it will stay in place and protect the tooth for years.

“Dentists have been using sealants since the 1970’s to protect teeth and it has proven to be a very effective method in protecting against cavities and can usually stay on teeth between five and twenty years,” says Dr. Cameron Fuller. “It’s one of the easiest and most effective procedures we have the pleasure to offer.”

Schedule your child’s appointment today and get their teeth protected.

Comments

  1. GiovanaSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    This was a great explanation of a sealant. I've been interested in pediatric dental cleaning and I think it would be great for my kids. The more information I read the more I realize that it's the best for kids. http://www.savasdds.com

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  2. UnknownSeptember 28, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    Hello,
    Thank you for stopping by Giovana. They really are the best way to protect your children's teeth against cavities.

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