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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.
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.
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.
What is the plural noun for child and tooth?
The plural form of child is children; teeth is the plural of tooth.
What is the Retention of pit and fissure sealants is a result of?
The retention of pit and fissure sealants is primarily influenced by proper isolation and cleaning of the tooth surface before application. Ensuring the sealant material fully adapts to the tooth structure and is adequately polymerized also contributes to its retention. Routine monitoring and maintenance of the sealant over time can help prolong its effectiveness.
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.
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.
Do Chinese children believe in the tooth fairy?
no
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.
What is the difference between a hamburger and a pulled tooth?
Tooth out like take out only tooth out
Why do children lose their tooth?
Because the grown up tooth pushes through the gum which makes the baby tooth get looser and eventually falls out.
