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All about
tooth sealants
When bonding technology for teeth was
developed in the 1970's dentists gained the ability to seal teeth.
How do sealants work
Sealants bond to the tooth in the grooves of the chewing
surface. They thus eliminate the worst trap in our mouth for decay-causing
bacteria.
When should teeth be sealed
When permanent molars erupt, that is the best time to have
them sealed.
Once teeth have been in your mouth for a while, there is a
reasonable chance that there is already some decay in the tooth. There is
disagreement among dentists as to whether teeth with a little bit of decay
should be sealed or not. Studies have shows that the decay under a sealant
becomes mostly dormant. However, if the decay is large enough, it could
grow.
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