A Guide for Applying Dental Sealant
Proper oral hygiene is vital. It can save a lot of money in the future, and it can help us avoid oral health issues like tooth decay. There are numerous ways that we can protect our teeth.
Dental sealant is a thin coating paint placed on the chewing surface of the teeth. It helps prevent the tooth avoid tooth decay.
Dental sealant works into the depression and the grooves of the tooth. It forms an effective coat on the enamel and protects it as well.
Here are quick and simple ways how professionals apply dental sealants to our teeth.
Clean the teeth thoroughly.
The dentist will first clean the teeth thoroughly. He will remove any plaque, food particles, and decay. After cleaning the teeth, sealing will follow.
Dry the teeth.
The second step is drying the tooth. Each tooth will be surrounded by cotton or any absorbent material to keep them dry.
Apply acid solution.
Next is the application of an acid solution on the chewing surface. The acid solution will work to keep the sealants bonded with teeth tightly.
The teeth are washed and dried up.
Next, the dentist will wash and dry the teeth to prepare for application.
Paint the sealant
Next is the painting of the sealant in the tooth enamel. It will bond in the tooth, and it will harden over time.
Watch the video below and learn more about dental sealants.
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