Preventive Sealants

Dental sealants is a treatment intended to prevent tooth decay. Tooth colored material is placed in deep fissures of teeth to create a smooth surface which is easy to clean. Most commonly, dental sealants are applied to the first and second sets of permanent molars. These teeth usually grow in around ages 6 and 12.

WHAT ARE DENTAL SEALANTS?

Mouth The sealant material is made from a tough white liquid plastic gel. Though sealants can’t permanently solve the problem of tooth decay, they take a bite out of cavities. Generally sealants are white or clear, so they blend in naturally with the tooth.

HOW DENTAL SEALANTS ARE APPLIED?

Getting sealants in Edmonton is a relatively quick process that requires no numbing agents. At our office, dentist will start by cleaning the teeth with a gritty toothpaste to remove any residual plaque stuck in the grooves. Next, we will apply an etching solution to the surface of the teeth. The etching solution helps the sealant resin properly attach to the tooth.

After rinsing off the etching solution and drying the teeth, we will paint the resin sealant onto the chewing surface of the tooth using a small paintbrush. The resin will be runny, working its way into the uneven surfaces of the tooth. Finally we will use a special LED light to dry the sealant within seconds. Thanks to the simple procedure, a dental sealant application typically takes just a minute.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE TREATMENT ?

Patients who receive dental sealants rarely notice them after the procedure. The sealant may make the top surface of the molars feel a little smoother to the tongue, but they shouldn’t change the bite pattern radically. All the sealants do is ensure that food doesn’t get trapped in the molars where it can begin to damage the integrity of the teeth.

If you are having trouble keeping chewing surface of your teeth clean because of deep grooves and fissures. Dental sealants treatment is a quick fix for you.

If you would like to quickly get the treatment done in Edmonton, Alberta, please call (780) 435-0182 to book an appointment with Heritage Square Dental Clinic.