Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities in Your Children's Teeth
When I think about my childhood, I am reminded of cavities as I used to be the owner of the world’s ugliest teeth. A recent research shows that about 18% of children in the age group of 2 to 4 years have tooth decay. When they reach 17, 78% of children experience dental diseases with 7% lose at least one permanent tooth. Cavities still remains one of the most common diseases in the children. Now, when my own son was almost on the way to take away his father’s title of being the owner of world’s ugliest teeth, I somehow stopped him from snatching my crown. The credit for this goes to Dental Sealants.
Yes! Dental sealants are 100% effective as well as safe for treating the most prevalent disease affecting the children. Sealants is a dental treatment that involves getting a protective covering by applying a plastic material to the back teeth (molars and premolars) and is extremely helpful in preventing dental cavities or any other type of tooth decay. This technique of oral treatment is painless as well as inexpensive in the sense that my son did not cry or scream during the treatment and as the cost of the dental sealants ranges from $25 to $50, so it also didn’t give me any reason to cry.
This method is very beneficial and cost effective. Sealants act as a barrier and stops germs, plaque, bacteria and acids from affecting the enamel. No drilling or metal work is involved in this and as long as the sealants remain intact no damn thing can penetrate through it and damage the teeth.
The method is simple and easy. First of all, the tooth is cleaned and then after applying a solution, it is dried with the help of cotton. Liquid sealant is then placed and hardened with help of a high intensity blue spectrum light. Within few minutes, your child would be beaming with joy. The process is time saving as well as a long lasting one. Sealants may remain intact for 15 years or for a longer period, the need is to go in for regular check ups and let the dentist take care off the restoration and repair work. Also keep in mind that if a tooth has fillings then sealants would not be applied.
There are 12 different brands of dental sealants available in the market and you can consult your dentist as which one is good for your child. Now, don’t be late as being a father I can assure you that dental sealants will prevent cavities in your child’s teeth very effectively. However, don’t be in any sort of illusion that after having dental sealants, your child can have sweets and chocolates, I am also trying my best to keep my son away from sweets but it is quite a difficult job to keep childhood away from sweets.
