dental sealant | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:48:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 How Dental Sealants Are Placed https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/how-dental-sealants-are-placed/ Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:48:04 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=416 Consider dental sealants in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to protect your teeth against decay. Dental sealant is a thin, plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from decay. While dental sealants are very commonly placed on children’s teeth, they can also be used for adults. When you [...]

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]]> Consider dental sealants in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to protect your teeth against decay. Dental sealant is a thin, plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from decay. While dental sealants are very commonly placed on children’s teeth, they can also be used for adults.

When you come in for dental sealant placement, the back teeth are thoroughly cleaned. The teeth are then rinsed and dried carefully. A special solution is used to roughen the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The solution is then rinsed off. The rough surface produced allows for the dental sealant to attach to the tooth. After your teeth are dried again, our dentist will paint the liquid sealant onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. A special light will be used to harden the dental sealant in place. The dried sealant is a hard-plastic varnish coating. You will be able to chew with the tooth normally.

Dental sealants can last for up to 10 years. Care for your teeth with dental sealants in the same way you would care for your other teeth. Make sure you come in for your regular dental appointments so that our dentist can examine your sealants. Dr. Joseph Szymczak can repair or replace sealants as needed.

For more information about dental sealants and to schedule your next appointment, please contact MI Roots Family Dental at 616-453-0002 today.

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]]> Shielding Your Teeth with Sealants https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/shielding-your-teeth-with-sealants/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:00:36 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=299 Dental sealants are a plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth to protect them against cavities. Sealants can be placed on any of the teeth, but they are usually placed on the premolars and molars, as these are the teeth that have decay the most often. The back teeth have [...]

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]]> Dental sealants are a plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth to protect them against cavities. Sealants can be placed on any of the teeth, but they are usually placed on the premolars and molars, as these are the teeth that have decay the most often. The back teeth have crevices and depressions that are hard to clean when you brush and floss. Food and plaque can get caught in these grooves, which can cause decay. Having dental sealants placed will protect the molars and premolars. Sealants act as shields for your teeth, blocking out plaque.

Usually, dental sealants are placed on children and teenagers’ teeth when the premolars and molars first come in. Patients are more prone to cavities at these ages and sealants will help protect their teeth. However, adults can have dental sealants placed as well. Your dental sealants will last for years and can be replaced when needed.

Before placing dental sealants, your dentist will first clean the teeth thoroughly. Then a solution is placed on the teeth that creates a rough surface for the dental sealants to attach to. The solution is rinsed off and the teeth are dried. Your dentist will then paint the dental sealant onto the teeth, where it bonds into place. A special light, which is called a curing light, can be used to help the sealant harden more quickly. When you come in for routine dental appointments, your dentist will monitor the condition of your sealants and reapply them when necessary. Contact your dentist today to learn more about how sealants can shield your teeth and to schedule an appointment.

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