Question 1

why did my son get cavities under his dental sealants and what do we do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Dental sealants are not an end all. They can help decrease the chance of getting cavities, but one still may.  Should see the dentist.

Question 2

can dental sealants cause problems like tooth sensitivity ?

Accepted Answer

Should not: Dental sealants are a thin, preventive coating placed over deep grooves in teeth to prevent cavities.  You should have no pain or sensitivity with sealants.  If a sealant is too thick, it may cause you to put too much pressure on the tooth when you bite down on it.  Over time, this can make tooth sensitive.  A minor adjustment to thin sealant and reduce the pressure, should stop any sensitivity.

Question 3

can i get dental sealants on my front teeth that are thinning?

Accepted Answer

No: Sealants can only be used in the grooves of the back teeth.

Question 4

can  uneven dental sealants cause bad jaw alignment. i think i feel my jaw trying to accommodate to a too high dental sealant, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: for adjustment. When a dental sealant is too high in the bite, the jaw does not close properly and it causes further pressure to the TMJ area leaving the muscle unable to relax and in contraction. Can cause the TM disorder. Simple adjustment will solve the problem.

Question 5

how long should i wait to eat after getting dental sealants?

Accepted Answer

No waiting necessary: Dental sealants are bonded right onto the tooth at the time they are placed. There is no setting time afterwards so you can enjoy something to eat right away!

Question 6

can you have an allergy to dental sealants?

Accepted Answer

Sealants: Yes but you need to discuss what the reaction was with your dentist as soon as possible and document this for the future.

Question 7

how common is it to have dental sealants on all of your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Dental sealants are usually placed on posterior teeth or those teeth with pits and fissures.  Anterior teeth usually do not have pits and fissures and thus would not retain sealants well.

Question 8

is it normal to have dental sealants on all of your teeth for life?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Sealants can only be used on the grooves of the back teeth. That being said, the sealants will last a long time, probably not your whole life. However, they can be re-applied if they come off.  There are no sealants for the front teeth.

Question 9

can i apply dental sealants on molars that already have filled cavities?

Accepted Answer

No: Sealants are bonded to tooth enamel and have poor bonding properties to existing fillings. So it would not be a good idea to seal an existing filling. There is however such a thing we call a preventive resin restoration in which we drill out the decay, place a composite resin filling, and then we use sealant on top of that. But that only works if you do the resin and the sealant the same day.

Question 10

have dental sealants for children been tested for longperiod of time? are they safe?

Accepted Answer

Dental Sealatns: Dental sealants have been around for many years and have been proven to help reduce the incidence of caries/decay in children when placed correctly and checked periodically.
The best way to benefit from sealants is make sure the seams of the sealants are checked often at periodic dental visits and if there is a chip or void in the sealant which can occur,  have the process repeated as indicated.

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Why did my son get cavities under his dental sealants and what do we do?

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Can dental sealants cause problems like tooth sensitivity ?

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Can i get dental sealants on my front teeth that are thinning?

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Can uneven dental sealants cause bad jaw alignment. i think i feel my jaw trying to accommodate to a too high dental sealant, should i be concerned?

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How long should i wait to eat after getting dental sealants?

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Can you have an allergy to dental sealants?

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How common is it to have dental sealants on all of your teeth?

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Is it normal to have dental sealants on all of your teeth for life?

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Can i apply dental sealants on molars that already have filled cavities?

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Have dental sealants for children been tested for longperiod of time? are they safe?

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