So I was at the dentist last week (ugh, I know, not my favorite place either) and she mentioned something I hadn't really thought about before. Apparently, there's this thing called dental sealants—basically a thin coating they paint onto your back teeth that fills in all those tiny grooves and pits where food loves to hide. She said it's super quick, painless, and can seriously cut down on cavities forming, especially if you're prone to them like me.
I got it done right then and there, took maybe 10 minutes tops. Honestly didn't feel a thing. Now I'm wondering why no one ever told me about this sooner? Seems like such an easy hack to avoid fillings and drills later on.
Curious if anyone else has tried this or has other neat little tricks for keeping their teeth cavity-free. I'm all ears (or teeth, haha).
My kid's dentist recommended these sealants a while back, and we went ahead with it too. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—like, is this really necessary or just another upsell? But it's been about two years now, and no cavities yet (knock on wood...). Does anyone know how often you need to get them reapplied though? Forgot to ask, and now I'm wondering if we're overdue.
We got them for our kids too, and honestly, I had the same thought at first—like, "Great, another thing to pay for that probably isn't necessary." But hey, three years later and still cavity-free here too (fingers crossed, knocking on all available wood...). From what our dentist mentioned, they're supposed to last around 3-5 years, depending on how rough your kid is on their teeth. Apparently chewing ice or hard candies can wear them down faster—who knew?
Anyway, our dentist checks them at each regular cleaning, and she said she'll let us know when they're wearing thin. So if you're going in regularly, they'll probably give you a heads-up before it's time to reapply. I'd say you're probably good for another year or two, but definitely worth asking at the next appointment. Better safe than sorry, right?
We had sealants done for our kids too, and honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first—like, is this really necessary or just another upsell? But then I remembered my own childhood cavities (ugh, the drilling...) and figured better safe than sorry. Our dentist mentioned the ice-chewing thing too, and now I'm constantly reminding my kids to quit crunching ice cubes at dinner. Probably driving them nuts, but hey, it's working so far. I'd definitely keep an eye on it though—sealants aren't foolproof, and regular check-ups are key.
Interesting to hear your experiences. My dentist suggested sealants too, but I'm still researching it—mainly curious about how long they last and if there's any maintenance involved. Appreciate the heads-up about regular check-ups though, makes sense.
