What are dental sealants?

Dental Sealants

Hello, everyone! At Virginia Dental Care, your trusted dental clinic expert in implants, we want you to know everything about the different dental treatments. Therefore, from our blog, we will talk to you today about dental sealants, how they are applied, and how long they remain.

What are dental sealants?

Dental sealants, also known as pit and fissure sealants, are coatings applied to the surface of teeth that suffer the most from chewing to prevent cavities from developing. It is a preventive technique used mainly in molars and premolars that are more easily damaged due to their irregular surface and situation when chewing.

Dental sealing consists of a white plastic resin material applied as a film on the masticatory surface.

This type of dental sealing can be performed for both children and adults. The molars begin to emerge between the ages of 6 and 12, and the sooner the fissures are sealed, the less chance we will find cavities in the teeth.

How are dental sealants applied?

The process is completely painless and very fast, without drilling or scraping.

• First, the upper areas of the molars and premolars are cleaned.
• Second, an acid gel-type liquid is applied to the teeth for a few seconds.
• The third process is to rinse and dry the area.
• Fourth, we apply the sealant to the grooves of the teeth.
• Fifth, we expose the tooth to blue light to help the sealant harden.

How long do they last?

Dental sealants typically last for 5 to 10 years. Periodic reviews must be carried out to determine the state of the treated teeth, and if necessary, the treatment must be reapplied in the places where the wear has been affected the most.

Children's dental sealants

Dental fissure sealants are a quick and easy way to protect the teeth of little ones. In addition, tooth sealing is a barrier in areas with a high risk of dental caries.

Sealant for teeth is normally applied to the chewing surface of the back teeth and are sometimes used as groove and fissure sealants.

Remember that it is also important to maintain good dental hygiene, go for check-ups and follow your dentist's recommendations so that everything goes perfectly. If you need information or want to make an appointment, you can contact us without a problem. See you soon!

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