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A member asked:
How long does tooth sealant take to put on?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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).
Answered 9/9/2016
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A couple of minutes: It's one of the most simple, inexpensive procedures and one that can serve you for many years and prevent problems in the future. It usually doesn't need any shots or drilling and a few sealants in all your molars can take about 10-15 minutes, no pain!
Answered 6/8/2015
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Not Long: It usually will only take a few minutes for a dental sealant to be placed on a tooth.
Answered 4/24/2015
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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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