Sealants utilized for dental care are thin proactive plastic coatings that are applied on those teeth which are at high risk of severe cavities, especially the new moral teeth in young ones. The sealants tend to sink into the fissures and pits of the teeth and thus prevents the formation of bacteria and even acids that would lead to cavities. The Brampton dentists go with simple and easy procedures for sealing your teeth which is painless, and can provide you the results that you always desired of in no time.
Preparing the Tooth For the Procedure
The dental hygienist and dentist take just one visit to completely seal the teeth. In accordance to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research there are six important stages used for sealing the teeth. This is done with the traditional resin based sealants. In this, the first three stages are to prepare the teeth so that they can receive the sealant in an appropriate manner.
To apply the sealant with perfection, the Brampton dentist first removes food debris or plaque that may be hiding in the pits of fissures of the teeth. For doing this, the dentist uses pumice paste along with a brush. Next process deals with the isolation and drying of the teeth. As the sealant is resin based it can only be effective when applied on dried teeth. Dentists dry the surface of the teeth with the help of an air syringe which blows gentle steam of air on the teeth. To protect the dried teeth from saliva a process of isolation is carried out, where the teeth is surrounded by balls of cotton.
Applying The Sealant
The fourth stage is to rinse the teeth. Once the etchant has done their work, the dentist carries out the drying and isolation process again. Next step is to applying the sealant that sets as a thin film over the teeth. The dentist tends to brush the sealant over the surface of the tooth and guides their path towards the fissures and pits of the teeth.
The sealants applied by Brampton dentists tends to settle down in just a fraction of second, whereas some should be exposed to concentrated UV ray lights. If the sealants require light for settling down then the dentist would expose it to the sealant for about 30 seconds.
These sealants can last for many years, depending upon the quality of the sealant used along with the methodology adapted by the dentist.
The way dentists handle the entire process of sealing the tooth matters a lot. This is because to receive maximum results from the sealant it is important that every stage is carried out with perfection. Therefore, always go with a professional Brampton dentist who will understand the requirements of your dental care and thus ensure that the use of sealant enhances your overall dental wellbeing.
Dentists often recommend the use of sealants for children from 5 to 12 years and adults too. The procedure is quite affordable and the results provided by it are quick and effective too.