Question 1

how long does tooth sealant take to put on?

Accepted Answer

Minutes: The most underutilized of any dental procedure the sealant, which protects against cavities, should take only several minutes to place.  I use air abrasion to prepare the tooth then seal it up with a flowable resin (stronger than just an unfilled resin).

Question 2

can you put a sealant on a front tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sealants fill in deep grooves.  If your front tooth happens to have a deep groove (usually on the back), then a sealant can be done.  They are typically done on back teeth however.

Question 3

2 front teeth are badly chipped. dentist wants to put sealants. what is this and will my teeth look normal again. is it similar to tooth restoration?

Accepted Answer

Get them fixed: Post traumatic sensitivity is a warning sign that the nerve is inflamed . The inflammation could be reversible or irreversible depending on how close the trauma is to the nerve or the pulp tissue . Traumatized teeth (chipped) could be treated with bonding or laminates or even crowns it depends on  how involved the situation is.Sealant is a material dentists apply to teeth to fight back decay

Question 4

how can  the dentist put sealant in your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Very Easy: Your dentist will bathe the area to be sealed with phosphoric acid, and after washing it off, s/he will flow a sealant into the pits and fissures, and then cure the sealant with a very bright light. Totally painless.

Question 5

is it possible to put sealant on the front 4 teeth if they are weak and chipping?

Accepted Answer

Weakened teeth: First determine what is causing the weakening so it doesn't happen again. Then there are options like bonding, veneers or sometimes crowns if badly damaged, that  can be used to replace, repair and protect the tooth, with an excellent, long lasting, conservative and esthetic result. See a qualified cosmetic dentist for all your repair options and preventitive measures.

Question 6

how long does it take for new dental sealants to feel normal? how son got dental sealants for the first time, and he keeps complaining about how he doesn't like the way his teeth feel now, and how he doesn't want to eat because of it. are there any kind o

Accepted Answer

Since : Since dental sealents fill the groves of the posterior teeth they can affect his bite and make his teeth feel uncomfortable. Typically, with normal chewing the extra sealent material can wear away and just leave the groves sealed. Avoid foods that are too sticky with sealents. The normal time to adjust is 7-10 days. However, if he is uncomfortable and will not eat, I am sure that your  dentist who placed them will adjust his bite and smooth them down to make them feel more normal. Just call and get him in as soon as possible. Good luck.

Question 7

is it possible to still get cavities if i've had a fissure sealant put on my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no absolutes in anything in health care.  I would believe that sealants could obscure an underlying problem.  This is an area best for dentists though.

Question 8

can sealants be put on front teeth? the enamel on all my teeth is very thin, so im wondering if dental sealants on all of them, not just the back ones would be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Dental : Dental sealants are designed to fill in the pits and fissures on the biting surfaces of the posterior teeth. They are not made to be used on the smooth surfaces of the front teeth.

Question 9

how long after having sealant in your tooth can you eat?

Accepted Answer

Right away: You can eat and drink right away after having sealants done. They are cured with a light and stable at that time.

Question 10

fissure sealant on tooth  painful?

Accepted Answer

No: Sealants can be placed with no anesthetic.  No discomfort  other than having to lay still with your mouth open.

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Can sealants be put on front teeth? the enamel on all my teeth is very thin, so im wondering if dental sealants on all of them, not just the back ones would be helpful?

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