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A sealant is a thin plastic covering that is put to the chewing surfaces of molars, premolars, and any deep valleys in teeth (known as pits and fissures). In these deep grooves, more than 75% of dental rot occurs. Teeth with these characteristics are difficult to keep clean and are prone to decay. A sealant protects the tooth by filling up deep grooves and making the surface smooth and easy to clean.
Sealants can last for years and protect teeth from decay, but they must be monitored for wear and chipping at frequent dental visit
Your dentist or dental hygienist can simply apply sealants to your teeth, and the procedure takes only a few minutes per tooth.
The teeth that will be sealed are cleaned carefully and then wrapped in cotton to keep the area dry. To aid the sealant’s bonding to the teeth, a specific solution is applied to the enamel surface. After that, the teeth are cleaned and dried. To hide the deep grooves or depressions, a sealant material is carefully painted onto the enamel surface. The material will either harden automatically or with a specific curing light, depending on the type of sealant employed.
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