Dr. Wang will need to examine your child’s teeth during a consultation to ensure that they don’t have active tooth decay or other oral health problems. He will also determine what teeth should receive sealants based on their age and cavity risk.
To prepare your child's teeth for dental sealants, we will thoroughly clean the surface and dry them with cotton. The teeth are isolated by absorbent materials to prevent saliva from coming into contact with your teeth.
To etch the teeth, we will apply an acidic solution to the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This roughens them up and helps the bonding agent stick to the teeth. This doesn’t damage your child’s teeth. This is then rinsed off and the teeth are dried again.
The plastic sealant coatings are then painted onto the enamel in a thin layer.
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The sealants are cured by exposing them to UV light. This instantly hardens them and sets them in place.
Dental sealants are a very effective defense mechanism against cavities during an age when children are at high risk for developing tooth decay. In the first 2 years of placement, sealants offer 80% protection against cavities.
Within 4 years of placement, the defense is still 50% protection against cavity development. In addition to leading a healthy lifestyle and practicing good oral hygiene, this can prevent serious oral health problems that require more invasive and costly treatment later on.
Dental sealants are a convenient way to protect your child’s teeth because they’re affordable, non-invasive, painless, and last for up to 10 years. The application process takes hardly any time at all but is a great investment in the long term.
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