Dental Sealants

Sealants are placed on the teeth very easily and do not require the use of local anesthesia. It is not necessary to be numb for this type of appointment. The procedure is not painful, and requires no drilling. The dentist cleans the tooth and then rubs on a gel to prepare the chewing surface. The tooth is washed and dried to make sure the sealant will attach well. The tooth is painted with the sealant and the dentist hardens it with a special light for 30 seconds. 

When preparing your child for their visit, here are some helpful words to use.

Instead of saying this = Please use this
Sealant = Paint the tooth white to protect against sugar bugs
Nitrous, Gas = Special Air, Loopy Gas, Happy GasNitrous/Gas Mask = Clown Nose, Special Nose 
Curing Light = Tooth Hair Dryer, Special Light
Suction = Vacuum 
Drill = Mr. Whistle, Super-Fast Toothbrush
Instrument, Pick = Tooth Counter
Scraper = Tooth Cleaner