Did anyone notice if their kids avoided chewing on those teeth for a bit?
Yeah, my daughter was a little hesitant to chew on her molars right after getting the sealants. She said it felt “weird” and didn’t want to mess them up, but after a day or two she was back to normal. I think the initial texture just takes some getting used to. It’s totally normal for them to feel bumpy at first—ours smoothed out pretty quickly. If anything, I’d say the peace of mind is worth that short adjustment period.
That’s funny, my son did almost the same thing—he was super cautious with his back teeth for a couple days after getting sealants. He kept asking if he was “allowed” to eat on that side, like he’d break them or something. I guess the dentist explained it would feel different, but kids just latch onto that and get nervous. After a few meals he stopped mentioning it, so I figure it’s just the new texture throwing them off at first.
I’m curious, did your dentist give any advice about what kinds of foods to avoid those first days? Ours said sticky stuff like caramel or taffy could pull on the sealant if it hadn’t fully set, but honestly, my kid doesn’t even like that stuff. Mostly I just had him avoid gum for a bit.
I’ve heard some parents skip sealants because they worry about BPA or chemicals in the material. I didn’t dig too deep into that, but our dentist said the risk is super low compared to the benefit. Still, I get why some people hesitate—there’s always something new to worry about when it comes to kids’ health.
Did you notice any sensitivity after? My son complained his teeth felt kind of “cold” that night but it seemed to pass quick. Not sure if that’s common or just him being dramatic as usual...
He kept asking if he was “allowed” to eat on that side, like he’d break them or something.
That cracked me up—my grandson did the same thing, only he took it further and started eating like a squirrel, chewing everything on his front teeth for a day. I tried to explain the sealant wouldn’t just pop off if he bit into a sandwich, but you know how kids are... drama first, logic later.
Our dentist gave the “no sticky stuff” talk too. Honestly, I think half the reason is so they don’t have to deal with picking taffy out of molars at the next visit. The BPA thing—I looked it up once and got lost in a rabbit hole of scary headlines. In the end, I figured he’s exposed to more chemicals licking a receipt at the grocery store (not that I recommend it).
Funny you mention the cold feeling—my daughter said her teeth felt “icy” after sealants when she was little. Maybe it’s just the new surface or nerves talking. Either way, it passed by breakfast the next day. Kids bounce back quick... wish my old teeth did the same!
Funny you mention the cold feeling—my daughter said her teeth felt “icy” after sealants when she was little.
Wait, is that normal? I just got sealants as an adult and thought the “icy” thing meant something was wrong. It went away after a day, but it freaked me out. Did your dentist say why that happens? Also, I kept double-checking what I could eat. The “no sticky stuff” rule made me super paranoid—like, what counts as sticky? Is bread sticky? Maybe I’m overthinking all of this...
That icy feeling is honestly way more common than people realize. Happened to me too—felt like I’d just chewed on a minty ice cube for a day or two. My dentist said it’s just your teeth adjusting to the new layer, nothing bad. As for “sticky,” I was told to avoid things like taffy or caramel, not regular bread. I obsessed over it for a bit but turns out most everyday foods are fine... unless you’re eating straight-up gummy bears.
