That cold, zingy feeling threw me off too—almost like biting into ice cream with sensitive teeth. Mine faded after a couple days, but I remember worrying it meant something was wrong. Seems like it’s just part of getting used to the sealants. I was also told to skip sticky candies, but honestly, regular food didn’t cause any issues. It’s good to hear someone else had the same experience... makes me feel less paranoid about the whole thing.
Yeah, that cold zap is weird, right? I had the same thing—like a flash of “uh oh, did they mess up?” but it mellowed out after a few days for me too. I was super careful with what I ate at first, but honestly, regular meals were fine. The sticky candy warning seems more about not pulling the sealant off than actual pain. Glad to know it’s not just me overthinking it.
The sticky candy warning seems more about not pulling the sealant off than actual pain.
That’s exactly what my dentist said too—sticky stuff can yank the sealant right off, especially in those first couple days. I kept second-guessing every snack, but honestly, once I got used to it, I just avoided chewy candy and was fine. The cold zap freaked me out at first (thought something went wrong), but it faded pretty quick. For kids, I’d say sealants are worth it, especially if they get cavities easily. The adjustment period is way less dramatic than I expected.
Did your insurance cover the sealants for your kids? I keep hearing they’re worth it, but I’m not sure if the cost adds up, especially with multiple kids. Also, how long did yours actually last before needing a redo? Just trying to figure out if it’s a once-and-done thing or an ongoing expense.
Our insurance did end up covering sealants for both my kids, but it was one of those things where I had to call and double-check because the info online was all over the place. I totally get what you mean about the cost, especially if you’ve got more than one kid—those “little extras” add up fast.
For us, the sealants lasted about four years before the dentist said they needed to be touched up in a few spots. Not a once-and-done thing, but not every year either. Honestly, I was skeptical at first because my oldest is pretty good about brushing, but her back molars still started showing tiny pits. The sealants seemed to help keep new cavities away, at least so far.
I know some folks say it’s overkill, but I’d rather pay for a redo than deal with fillings down the road. Still, I wish it was just a one-time thing... Would make life (and budgeting) way easier.
