{"id":199,"date":"2015-09-25T14:44:54","date_gmt":"2015-09-25T14:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/?p=199"},"modified":"2023-05-08T10:50:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T10:50:48","slug":"5-fun-facts-about-dental-sealants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/5-fun-facts-about-dental-sealants\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fun Facts About Dental Sealants"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>1. Protect Against Cavities<\/h3>\n<p>Dental Sealants help protect a child\u2019s teeth from cavities by covering the top of their tooth with a \u201ctooth-colored\u201d plastic that makes it difficult for bacteria to remain on a tooth. As a result of the dental sealants, the bacteria cannot attack the enamel of a child\u2019s tooth.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/tumblr_mxtgbpfkxf1sp6nnco1_500.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-201 size-full\" title=\"dental sealants\" src=\"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/tumblr_mxtgbpfkxf1sp6nnco1_500.jpg\" alt=\"dental sealants\" width=\"453\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>2. Useful to any Child<\/h3>\n<p>Even if a child brushes twice a day, that does not mean that they are completely safe from developing cavities. The grooves in a tooth are a place where bacteria love to sit and attack the tooth. The average toothbrush is unable to get deep in these grooves, so the bacteria is not removed no matter how often a child brushes. Dental sealants are an extra layer of protection to make sure each tooth stays as healthy as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Quick and Painless Process<\/h3>\n<p>Applying dental sealants is a relatively fast and pain-free process. First the dentist will clean the child\u2019s tooth and apply a sticky solution so that the sealant can bind tightly to the tooth. Next, the dentist will coat the tooth with a sealant and use a light to harden it. The drying process will take under a minute and then the tooth is sealed!\u00a0 To get a better idea of the process, check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/patient-resources\/articles\/what-are-dental-sealants\/\">What are Dental Sealants?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sealant.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-200 size-full\" title=\"dental sealants\" src=\"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sealant.jpg\" alt=\"dental sealants\" width=\"359\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>4. Long Lasting<\/h3>\n<p>Dental sealants can last around 10 years depending on the brushing patterns and eating patterns of the child. That is a long time to have a highly reduced chance of tooth decay!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Saves Money on Future Cavities<\/h3>\n<p>Filling cavities can cost almost 4 times as much as purchasing dental sealants. Many dental plans also cover dental sealants. Why pay more for fillings in the future when a tooth can be protected with dental sealants now?\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule an appointment<\/a> with Dr. Payam today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Protect Against Cavities Dental Sealants help protect a child\u2019s teeth from cavities by covering the top of their tooth with a \u201ctooth-colored\u201d plastic that makes it difficult for bacteria to remain on a tooth. As a result of the dental sealants, the bacteria cannot attack the enamel of a child\u2019s tooth. 2. 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