Get Sold On Sealants

Get Sold On Sealants

Posted June 12, 2015 by Wager-Evans Dental

plresin When you were a child wouldn’t you have loved to know that your teeth were protected from decay? Going to the dentist can be scary at a young age. It is not so bad to get a checkup and teeth cleaning, but even adults do not want to get fillings. Dental sealants are an easy and painless way to help prevent you or your child from getting cavities. Get sold on sealants by taking our true or false quiz below.

True or False:

  1. True or False: Dental sealants are a plastic material that is painted on your teeth.
  2. True or False: Although they are claimed to work, they actually do not.
  3. True or False: Dental sealants are only for children.
  4. True or False: One complaint regarding sealants is that they only cover smooth surfaces.
  5. True or False: Sealants are a good way to safeguard your children’s teeth.

Answers:

  1. True: Dental sealants are a liquid plastic resin material that is painted on the chewing surfaces of your teeth to protect against cavities.
  2. False: The plastic resin material hardens into a protective shield within minutes protecting the tooth from harmful bacteria and the acids it produces.
  3. False: Although children and teens are the most likely candidates for sealants because pits and fissures develop while teeth are young, adults can definitely benefit from them, as well.
  4. False: The plastic resin is in liquid form when applied and, therefore, seeps into the tooth’s grooves and depressions protecting the complete morphology of the tooth.
  5. True: Having your child’s teeth sealed can prevent pain and the need for expensive complex dental procedures in the future.

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About The Author
Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.