The dental sealant procedure is entirely painless and comfortable when getting them from your dentist. The method requires about 30 minutes. The dentist starts the process by cleaning the targeted tooth and drying it with absorbent material. After drying the tooth, the dentist applies an etching solution to the tooth to rough up the surface to ensure the sealant adheres to the tooth.
After applying the etching solution, the tooth is cleaned and dried thoroughly before applying the dental sealant. Next, the bond is painted on the surface of each tooth that requires sealing.
Although the process is seemingly straightforward for adults, children may confront challenges sitting with their mouths open while the dentist works hard to clean and dry their molars, ensuring the sealant application process is not contaminated by saliva. Therefore, children need dental sealants from an experienced dental professional because the adhesives are technically sensitive to their placements.