A good oral hygiene routine is essential to keep your child’s teeth healthy and strong. However, bacteria can easily hide in the grooves and chewing surfaces of the molars — even with regular brushing and flossing. Pediatric dental sealants are a preventative treatment that safeguards against tooth decay and cavities by adding a protective layer to the teeth.
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Dental sealants for children are a protective coating applied to the molars that keep bacteria from settling in the nooks and crannies of the teeth’s surface. By forming a type of barrier on chewing surfaces, dental sealants can prevent early tooth decay and cavities from forming.
A recent study found that children who did not have dental sealants hadthree times as many cavities as kids whose teeth were treated with sealants. The study results also show that kids between 6 and 11 may benefit most from this preventative treatment. However, pediatric dentists may also recommend sealants for younger or older kids.
Dental Sealant Material
Dental sealants are usually made of durable resins, medical-grade glass ionomers, or a combination of other materials.
Dental sealant resin: This strong material is a type of plastic with a tooth-colored appearance — it bonds to the tooth using a curing light
Glass ionomers: Made of a mixture of water, polymeric acid, and glass powder, this material forms a paste that hardens within minutes
Dental Sealant Application Process
Dental sealants are a quick and painless treatment that only takes a few minutes to apply. Here’s what you can expect if your child gets dental sealants:
Teeth cleaning: First, your child’s teeth are thoroughly cleaned by removing plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth’s surface and under the gum line
Etching solution: Before applying the sealants, a special solution is painted onto the tooth to etch and roughen its surface
Rinse and dry: The dentist will then rinse and dry the molars with air and gauze
Sealant material: After the tooth is dry, the sealant material is applied directly to the chewing surfaces of the molar to bond directly to the tooth
Harden the sealant:Depending on the material used in the sealant, your child’s dentist may use a curing light to harden and bond it
Monitoring: The dentist will follow up and check the sealants during routine dental exams and cleanings
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The American Dental Association recommends sealing molars as soon as they grow to prevent cavities from forming. The first molars usually grow when children are about 6 years old, while the second molars appear around the age of 12.
While there are some concerns regarding BPA in resin-based dental sealants, the American Dental Association notes that breathing air exposes people to 100 times more BPA than applying sealant material to the teeth. If you feel hesitant about the treatment, ask your dentist about the risks and special considerations.
High-quality dental sealants can protect teeth for up to a decade. As the material slowly wears down or even comes off completely, a pediatric dentist can reapply dental sealants to keep your child’s molars healthy and strong.
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