Ask the Dentist
ONE of the ways to protect your teeth is by placing pit and fissure (crack) sealants. A sealant is a protective resin material that is usually applied to the pits and fissures of the back teeth.
With Dr. Biren Yajnik
Dear Dr,
How can I protect my teeth and my family’s?
Isabella
Dear Isabella,
ONE of the ways to protect your teeth is by placing pit and fissure (crack) sealants. A sealant is a protective resin material that is usually applied to the pits and fissures of the back teeth.
A plastic coating, which acts as a barrier, protects the enamel from the bacterial plaque in cavity-prone areas. Toothbrush bristles are too large to reach the grooves, making sealant application one of the most important preventatives treatments available.
Children are more susceptible to tooth decay than adults. Sealants should be applied to the permanent teeth as they erupt to prevent decay. Ultraseal XT has an added benefit in that, once applied, it releases fluoride to the teeth, improving the teeth and making them more cavity resistant.
Sealants are easy and painless to apply, and it only takes a few minutes to seal each tooth. As long as the sealant remains intact, the sealed tooth surface will be protected from decay. They last for several years even under normal chewing.
During your regular dental visits, your dentist will check the condition of the sealants and reapply them if necessary.
Dear Dr,
How can I protect my teeth and my family’s?
Isabella
Dear Isabella,
ONE of the ways to protect your teeth is by placing pit and fissure (crack) sealants. A sealant is a protective resin material that is usually applied to the pits and fissures of the back teeth.
A plastic coating, which acts as a barrier, protects the enamel from the bacterial plaque in cavity-prone areas. Toothbrush bristles are too large to reach the grooves, making sealant application one of the most important preventatives treatments available.
Children are more susceptible to tooth decay than adults. Sealants should be applied to the permanent teeth as they erupt to prevent decay. Ultraseal XT has an added benefit in that, once applied, it releases fluoride to the teeth, improving the teeth and making them more cavity resistant.
Sealants are easy and painless to apply, and it only takes a few minutes to seal each tooth. As long as the sealant remains intact, the sealed tooth surface will be protected from decay. They last for several years even under normal chewing.
During your regular dental visits, your dentist will check the condition of the sealants and reapply them if necessary.