Dental sealant information

Patients can get dental sealants from a general/family dentist. The dentist begins by cleaning the teeth. Then, the dentist roughens the surfaces by placing an acidic gel on the teeth. This allows the sealant to bond to the teeth. The dentist rinses the gel and puts a sealant over the grooves. The dentist trains a blue light on the sealant to harden it.

A dental sealant is not meant to last a lifetime. Dentists examine sealants during each checkup to ensure they are still working. Over time, the sealants will wear away. This usually takes around 10 years. The dental sealants can be replaced once they wear away. If the sealant has not worn away but it is chipped or cracked, the dentist can add more material to it to repair it.

You can get dental sealants during a visit to your general/family dentist. Your dentist can prepare your tooth and place the sealants in a matter of minutes. The sealants will prevent food particles from getting into the grooves of your molars. You can get sealants at any age and you can get them on teeth that have been treated for cavities. Sealants are invisible to the naked eye and last for approximately 10 years.