dental sealants – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:53:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 My Dentist Suggested Sealants. What Are They? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/sealants/my-dentist-suggested-sealants-what-are-they/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-dentist-suggested-sealants-what-are-they Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 http://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=317 This updated post was originally published on June 4, 2018. During a recent dental visit, your dentist may have recommended sealants for you or your child. But what exactly are dental sealants, and why are they important? A dental sealant is a thin, protective coating your dentist applies to the chewing surfaces of  teeth to...

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]]> How Long Do Dental Sealants Last? And Are They Worth It? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/sealants/how-long-do-dental-sealants-last-and-are-they-worth-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-do-dental-sealants-last-and-are-they-worth-it Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:02:21 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=2347 Dental sealants provide a preventive measure, offering an additional layer of protection for teeth against cavities and decay. But how long can a patient count on dental sealants to stay effective? Learn about the durability of dental sealants, the factors that influence their longevity, and how a patient can ensure their optimal performance. What are...

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]]> Are Dental Sealants Right for Your Kid? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/are-dental-sealants-right-for-your-kid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-dental-sealants-right-for-your-kid Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:30:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1735 Dental sealants are usually used to prevent cavities. But sometimes they can be used to seal up minor cavities as well. Whether sealants are right for your kid depends on many things. For example, one child’s back teeth might be smooth. Another’s could be full of nooks and crannies. Also, a small cavity might be...

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]]> Can Adults Get Dental Sealants? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/sealants/can-adults-get-dental-sealants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-adults-get-dental-sealants Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:41:21 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1632 Dental sealants are a safe and effective way to prevent cavities for kids. But are they just for kids? After all, tooth decay can still happen at any age. Why shouldn’t adults get dental sealants, too?  Instead of asking “can adults get sealants?” (the short answer: They can), a more relevant question is whether the...

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