Q: Which doctor should I consult for fissure sealants?
A: You can visit your local dental clinic and children can visit a pediatric dentist for applying dental sealants. A dentist or dental hygienists are qualified professionals to perform this procedure.
Q: Will fissure sealants make My teeth feel different?
A: Anything that is placed new in the mouth can be felt by the tongue. In the case of fissure sealants, there is no irritation of any kind; they are very thin and only cover the pits and fissures of molar teeth.
Q: What is the significance of brushing and flossing after sealants are applied to the teeth?
A: Brushing and flossing are important to maintain good oral hygiene. Dental sealants are only meant to prevent any tooth decay in the coming years; they are just one part of a child’s preventive dentistry program.
Q: What will happen If a small cavity is mistakenly covered By a sealant?
A: There is no need to worry, because the cavity will not spread as it will be cut off from its food and germ supply.
Q: Is sealant application a complicated dental procedure?
A: No. Sealant application is a fast and simple dental procedure. It takes only one visit to the dentist and removing or drilling of tooth structure is not required.
Q: How can I prevent dental cavities or caries?
A:
- Regularly clean the teeth
- Have a diet low in sugar
- Use water or toothpaste or salt which contains small amounts of fluoride.
- Brush teeth twice a day - once in the morning and once before going to bed
- Floss your teeth once a day. This removes the bacteria and food particles that may be stuck between the teeth
