Your dentist can easily apply the sealant and seal each tooth in just a few minutes. The dentist first cleans the tooth to be sealed, which may require the use of a dental drill to open the groove of the tooth and determine if there is rot. Thigh hen, he or she will be rough chewing surface with acidic solution, which will help sealant non-stick teeth. The dentist then "smears" the sealant on the teeth. It combines directly with the teeth and hardens. Sometimes your dentist will use a special treatment light to help harden the sealant. How many teeth need to be sealed, the sealant treatment is painless and takes 5 to 45 minutes to apply. The sealant must be used correctly to maintain good.
