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Sealants are placed on children's permanent back teeth soon after they come into the mouth because they are most at risk for decay at that time. Once a cavity has occurred in a tooth, it must be filled. It cannot be sealed. Also a tooth that has been filled cannot be sealed.
If a person reaches adulthood without getting a cavity in a particular tooth, the likelihood of getting one is substantially reduced, and the benefit of sealing the tooth is very minimal. Adults can have their teeth sealed, but the expense far outweighs the benefit.
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What are the long term effects of etching the teeth in preparation for sealant application?
There are no long term effects of etching the teeth before sealant application. The etchant is a strong acid that dissolves the matrix material between the enamel rods that make up the tooth. It is rinsed off within seconds and leaves the tooth with a frosty appearance when dried. The nature of a resin dental sealant is that it requires a mechanical bond with the tooth, this mechanical bond is achieved between the sealant material and the enamel rods. In the case the tooth was "over etched" that is to say the sealant material is not covering the entire etched surface of the tooth, the minerals in the saliva, and topical fluoride rebuild that area of the tooth to make it as sound as it was before the procedure. Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH www.shirleygutkowskirdh.com
Is the queen of the fairies a tooth fairy?
Aha, no, the tooth fairy is as real as Santa; only lives in the hearts of young children.
Can sealants be applied after a fluoride treatment?
In Short, YES. However, placing a sealant requires conditioning a tooth with a mild acid - often called "acid etching". A tooth that has just received a Fluoride treatment may sometimes require a longer etching time in order to allow the sealant to "bond" to the tooth. Also, this tooth will need to be rinsed off prior to bonding the sealant in place.....Thereby washing away some of the fluoride that was just placed. It is usually best to place a sealant at least 30 minutes after a fluoride treatment. In my practice, if we plan to place a sealant the same day as a cleaning and fluoride we have the hygienist clean and polish, then do any sealants needed and then fluoride. Please note that most dentists will replace a sealant that has come off for no additional charge if needed at the next checkup if within 6 months. Albert Internoscia, DMD, FAGD www.familydental.com
How long do you etch a tooth for a sealant?
For acid etching during the sealant-application procedure, the teeth should be etched with phosphoric acid. It needs to remain on each tooth for a minimum of 15 to 20 seconds.
Is the fourth tooth from the middle on the bottom a milk tooth?
The tooth in question is a tooth that children have. If it is not a permanent tooth, it could be called a milk tooth.
What is the plural noun for child and tooth?
The plural form of child is children; teeth is the plural of tooth.
What would happen to your teeth if the etchant used on your teeth was not completely washed off before they put on the sealant- please help?
If the etchant is not completely washed off you will still have acid on your tooth and that WILL cause some sensitivity. The sealant should be redone OR the sealant may be too big and you are hitting on that tooth harder than the others.
What is the best head gasket sealant?
you should never use a sealant on a head gasket as that is only a temporary fix in an emergency situation. The only permanent fix is to replace the gasket.
Can you buy a sealant to fix your rackn pinion fromauto zone and what sealant is good to use?
can i buy a sealant to repair my rackn pinoin its leaking some not that bad only when they lift the car,so what kind of stop leak sealant can i use to fix my rackn pinion.
What is dental etch?
It is a thin substance placed on a prepared tooth before adding a composite filling or a sealant. It's purpose is to make the finishing product stick. :)
Does the tooth fairy exist in Germany?
The tooth fairy doesn't exist there is no reasonable scientific answer for this. The only reasonable answer is= that its a lie to make little children clean and take are of there teeth's. Money is placed by your guardians and carers.
Do Chinese children believe in the tooth fairy?
no
