Blog Highlights:
- Brushing and flossing might not be enough to protect your teeth from decay
- Dental sealants create a protective barrier that will shield your teeth from plaques and acids
- Dental sealants are safe, painless, and cost effective
- Dentists highly recommend it for kids and teenagers so that their teeth will be protected as early as possible
Brushing your teeth daily is necessary to help make sure that you are able to avoid tooth decay. However, it might not be enough to fully protect your teeth. Fortunately, you can now ask your dentist to apply a dental material that can help protect your teeth. Known as dental sealants, it can be used to create a protective barrier that will shield the surface of your teeth from plaques and acids.
Dental Sealants are made from plastic, it is applied outside your teeth to help prevent cavity formation. The entire procedure will only take a few minutes to finish, and it is painless. To apply the sealant, your dentist will need to clean your teeth and make sure that it is dry. The dentist will then apply a gel on your teeth’s chewing surfaces. The gel will help prepare your teeth enamel for the sealant, as soon as it is rinsed-off and dried, the dentist will then apply a liquid plastic material on the surfaces. This will allow the material to get into the grooves of your teeth. The sealant material will then be hardened by a blue light.
Sealants are safe and cost effective, they are designed to withstand the force of normal chewing, and they can also be reapplied if necessary. Anyone can get a dental sealant, but it is highly recommended for kids and teenagers so that their teeth will get the protection that it needs as early as possible. Your dentist can check the condition of the sealant during your checkup. The sealant will typically last for years before it needs to be reapplied.
