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Dental Sealants
We strive to make aesthetic and functional rehabilitation, nothing will be the same as having our teeth intact, or as I say sometimes to pacientitos, children, nothing better than “diocito” gave us, the rest is often artificial and due date.
Within the preventive dentistry, in addition to good hygiene instructions, talking about healthy eating and make fluoridation, dentists with pit and fissure sealants, an excellent alternative to prevent future damage.
The teeth are constantly covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. When we eat or drink anything containing sugar or starch-like milk, bread, biscuits, sweets, beverages (soft drinks), juices, fruits and many other foods, the bacteria convert sugar and starch into acids that attack enamel teeth. These repeated acid attacks may eventually lead to cavities.
One of the sites most commonly develop cavities on the chewing surfaces is called occlusal (the biting) of the back teeth, called premolars and molars. When you spend your tongue over the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth, you may notice the depressions and grooves. These grooves, called pits and fissures, help to grind food. Read the rest of this entry »
What are Dental Sealants

Dental sealants or sealants are a plastic coatings, thin, which are applied to the surfaces of the teeth.
The application of dental sealants can be done in the dentists’ offices, clinics, and sometimes also in schools.
The application of sealants is easy and painless.
Sealants are applied “paint” the tooth with a liquid layer that hardens quickly and forms a protective coating.
It is possible that some people confuse the sealants with fillings for cavities, but are not the same.
Tooth Care: Dental sealants

Dental sealants, also known as sealants are thin plastic coatings that are placed on teeth to form a protective cover against cavities. The teeth of the children have small grooves that can not always be cleaned with a toothbrush, sealants cover these grooves and stay prevents food particles and germs.
It is a liquid that is applied to the tooth, the same which hardens quickly without causing discomfort or pain. The sealant protects the tooth up to 10 years, but it is always necessary to review to ensure that it is in good condition, otherwise apply more sealant.
Should apply only child has its permanent teeth, usually by 6 years of age, in some cases, dentists also apply the sealant in primary teeth with deep grooves. If the child has a small cavity and it has been applied to the sealer, there is no problem since the sealant will isolate it from germs and not be extended.