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Using Sealants to Prevent Tooth Decay

9/18/2017

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In practice as a dentist for over 20 years, James Frizzell, DDS, treats patients for procedures ranging from cleanings to root canals. Based in Niagara Falls, Ontario, he provides services in his office as well as outside locations on humanitarian trips. Younger patients who visit James Frizzell, DDS, in Niagara Falls can benefit from the use of chemical sealants to ward off tooth decay.

Dr. Frizzell uses sealants mostly on children whose premolars and molars are coming in. Placed on the grooves of these back teeth that are hard to reach with brushing and flossing, sealants help prevent tooth decay during the vulnerable ages of six to 14. Adults without cavities on their molars may also be good candidates. 

The painless procedure begins with a thorough cleaning. After each tooth is dried, the dentist places an acid solution on the chewing portions to roughen up the surface. This enables better absorption of the sealing agent. The teeth are rinsed and dried again, then the dentist paints the sealant onto the enamel, sometimes uses a curing light to bond the sealant. 

Sealants are effective for as long as 10 years. At regular cleanings, dentists inspect the sealant for chipping or wearing, and teeth may be resealed if necessary during that time.

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    James Frizzell, DDS, has operated a Niagara Falls, Ontario, dental practice for the past 18 years, offering patients courteous and dependable oral healthcare. ​

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