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How Can Sealants Prevent Decay? Sealant material bonds to the chewing surface of the back teeth, forming a protective barrier covering the pits and fissures (depressions and grooves). Sealants are an intermediate preventive step in delaying or preventing tooth decay on these areas of back teeth. Are Sealants Suitable For All Teeth? Not really. You see, we apply this material only to the chewing surfaces of back teeth. Sealants aren’t meant for areas between back teeth or front teeth. Teeth that already have fillings or detectable decay are not sealed. Adults may also have sealants placed on the chewing surfaces of non-restored back teeth. How Are Sealants Applied? We apply sealant material to a clean tooth. First, a mild acid solution is gently applied to the chewing surface. This prepares the tooth enamel to bond more effectively to the sealant material. Next, the tooth is thoroughly washed and dried. Finally, the sealant material is applied to the tooth. It only takes a few minutes for the sealant to harden. Then we check the bite. That’s all there is to it. Now That Your Teeth Have Been Sealed... Sealant material is quite durable, but it is a good idea to occasionally check to make sure it is still in place. (Chewing on ice cubes, hard candy or sticky foods should be avoided.) Following are some great snack alternatives that combined with sealants and fluoride, reduce your chances of tooth decay. These foods include: peanut butter, popcorn, fresh vegetables (carrot sticks, celery stalks), fruit (unpeeled apples, orange sections, bananas, grapes, raisins), yogurt, dry (unsweetened) cereal and sugar-free granola, cheese and sugar-free Popsicle's. How Long Do Sealants Last? Depending on your chewing pattern, the sealant effect can last for a number of years. At recall appointments we always check to make sure the sealant material is intact.
Before & After Sealants
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