FAQs About Dental Sealants

Perhaps upon learning about the benefits of dental sealants for your child’s smile, you instantly become enamored with this exceptional preventive treatment. However, with instant excitement sometimes comes a drop-off period when reality sets in and you recognize you have a bunch of questions that you need answered before you can commit to a particular procedure. No problem! We are happy to answer your inquiries about sealants. The sooner you feel knowledgeable and confident, the sooner we can effectively seal and protect the chewing surfaces of your child’s back teeth. Definitely a win-win.

Dental Sealants: FAQs

Question: Can a child see the sealants on his or her teeth when looking in the mirror?

Answer: No. In fact, you will probably have a pretty hard time seeing them yourself. You have nothing to worry about esthetically (or otherwise). Fortunately, our eyes are trained, so we can quickly detect the presence and coverage of a dental sealant. If it’s been wearing away, we will know when to reapply.

Question: How long will the dental sealants last? Is this the type of treatment that offers great benefits but requires consistent reapplication?

Answer: Sealants can last as long as 10 years. However, they are susceptible to wearing away sooner than this projected duration or requiring a touch-up. As long as you schedule consistent preventive visits, we can detect changes and make necessary adjustments.

Question: Is the procedure of placing dental implants going to be traumatic for my child? Does it require a lot of preparation?

Answer: No, this will be a wonderful, relaxing experience. First, we always provide a calm, compassionate atmosphere and approach to little ones. Also, we simply need to prep the tooth by cleaning it. We will then delicately paint the sealant onto the tooth and set it – it’s simple and gentle.