local dentist – Protect Your Child From Tooth Decay
What is tooth decay?
Tooth decay is a location on the tooth where some of the tooth structure/minerals content has been dissolved away causing a hole / cavity. This is also known as Dental Caries (Cavity).
How can we prevent formation of tooth decay/caries?
What are SEALANTS?
Dental Sealant is a protective coating that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back of the teeth (Premolars/Molars), which are most susceptible to decay/caries.
How do sealants work?
Sealants form a protective layer between tooth surface and the external environment i.e. food and oral fluids. This prevents food particles from embedding themselves in the pits & fissures.
What are Pits & Fissures?
The top/chewing surfaces of the teeth are not smooth or flat. They are Criss-crossed with tiny hills and valleys called PITS & FISSURES.
On which teeth can we use Sealants?
Sealants are often used on chewing surfaces of teeth mainly Molars & Premolars.
When should this be done?
Sealants are often applied as soon as the Milk teeth (molars) and Permanent premolars & molars are fully erupted.
How long do Sealants last?
If the teeth are properly taken care of, sealants last for a long time.
Are Sealants painful? Will my child feel it?
No, Sealants are an absolutely painless procedure. And the teeth do not feel any different afterwards.
Do children still have to clean their teeth?
Yes, it is vital that they do this. The smooth, sealed surface is now much easier to keep clean and healthy with normal tooth brushing.
The use of Sealants is getting more and more prevalent in India, especially in cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai. Please contact your local local dentist for more specific information on overall preventive dental care, and the use of Sealants for your child
- The Medical Team @ Citylife Dental
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