Browsing: Sealants

The materials used in the composition of sealants differ between products. In addition to polymerization methods, they can be either filled or unfilled, colored or clear,…

There’s a quick and easy way to prevent 80 percent of tooth decay, but most kids don’t get it, federal health officials said Tuesday.The treatment, dental…

Silver diamine fluoride is a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of the teeth to prevent tooth decay or prevent it from getting worse. Researchers…

INTRODUCTION Saturation of acid-etched enamel axial surfaces with liquid-free resin to inhibit the progress of decalcification early in the caries process is not new. Regardless of…

Dental sealants can prevent tooth decay in children and adults for years, but are they worth the cost and potential risk?Brushing your teeth is important, but…

National Children’s Dental Health Month ended in February, but focusing on children’s oral health should remain a priority throughout the year. Many of Connecticut’s children suffer…

Sparks J, Funderburk JM, Tantbirojn D, Versluis A, Wells M*. Removed Tooth Structure on Prefabricated Prefabricated Primary Molar Crowns of Typodont teeth. Pediatr Dent Mar 15,…

Basic elements According to CDC: Bacteria in the mouth produce acid when a person eats sugary foods. This acid eats the minerals from the surface of…

Gavin Uchida has seen a lot of teeth in his life while working as a pediatric dentist and administrator of the Hawaiʻi Keiki – HDS Dental…

Do you use dental sealants and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in your practice? Research supports the use of sealants to prevent and even stop caries, and…