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What Is a Dental Sealant?
A Dental Sealant meaning is a thin, protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to block out food and germs and prevent cavities and tooth decay. Dental sealants usually last for many years and function by covering the minor grooves/fissures in the teeth where food and bacteria get trapped, causing tooth decay. Sealants create a smooth surface that’s easier to clean, minimizing the decay risk by up to 80% in molars. They’re made from resin, glass ionomer, or hybrid materials.
Dental Sealants for Kids
Dental sealants for kids are a simple, painless procedure applied to a child’s teeth by a Pediatric Dentist, which includes:
- Cleaning-The dentist cleans the teeth properly to remove bacteria and other germs.
- Drying- The teeth are dried with cotton/gauze to keep them dry.
- Roughening-The dentist applies an acid etching solution to roughen the chewing surfaces of the teeth, helping the sealant bond.
- Applying- The dental sealant is painted onto the teeth.
- Hardening-A curing light is applied for sealant-hardening.
Post-procedure, kids can eat and drink normally.
Sealants/Children’s Dental are applied to a kid’s first set of permanent molars, known as ‘6-Year-Old Molars’, usually between the ages of 5 and 7. A dentist at a Pediatric Dental Clinic applies additional sealants to a child’s second set of molars, termed ’12-Year-Old Molars’, which arrive between the ages of 11 and 14.
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Types of Dental Sealants Used by Dr. Abhay Bhosale- Best Child Dentist in Kharadi, Pune:
- Glass Ionomers— These sealants release fluoride over time, strengthening tooth enamel and minimizing tooth decay risk. Dentists recommend using glass ionomers after a child’s primary teeth come in.
- Resin-Based– These sealants are used on permanent molars to withstand chewing and grinding forces, on baby molars, and on front teeth with deep groves.
- Dental Composite Resin- This is a mixture of ceramic and a plastic compound, with patients generally preferring the tooth-colored variety.
- Fissure- A protective layer is applied to teeth fissures to avert tooth decay.
- Polyacid-Modified Resin- A blend of glass ionomer and resin sealants, this sealant is also termed as compomers.
Dental Sealants for Kids Cost in Pune
The average cost of a Children’s Dental Clinic in Pune ranges between Rs.850-Rs.4,000 per tooth.
Dental Sealants Last How Long?
Dental sealants last about 10 years, requiring re-applying every 2-4 years.
To make sealants last longer, one needs to:
- Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing daily.
- Avoid hard food like ice and hard candy.
- Limit sugary drinks like cola and fruit juice.
- See a dentist regularly for check-ups.
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