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If you live in Maryland there's no doubt that we have your two best options with the Maryland Preventive Dentistry Program and Superior Dental Group.

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DentalInsurance.com has national plans as well as a number of regional plans that might be just what you're looking for today. But, remember, if you live in Maryland no one has a program good enough to beat ours!

Sealants (2)

1. How to apply sealants
[ Previous Section | Next Section | Return to Contents Page ] How are sealants put on? The tooth is cleaned. The tooth is dried, and cotton or other material is put around the tooth so it stays dry. A solution is put on the tooth surface that makes the tooth a little rough. (It is easier for the sealant to stick to a slightly rough tooth.) The tooth is rinsed and dried. Then new cotton is put around the tooth so it stays dry. The sealant is applied in liquid form and hardens in a few seconds. The sealant in place What if a small cavity is accidentally covered by a sealant? The decay will not spread because it is sealed off from its food and germ supply. [ Previous Section | Next Section | Return to Contents Page ]

2. Who are sealants for?
[ Previous Section | Next Section | Return to Contents Page ] Who should get sealants? Children should get sealants on their permanent molars as soon as the teeth come in -- before decay attacks the teeth. The first permanent molars -- called "6 year molars"-- come in between the ages of 5 and 7. The second permanent molars --"12 year molars"-- come in when a child is between 11 and 14 years old. The other teeth with pits and grooves -- called "premolars" or "bicuspids"-- right in front of the molars, also may need to be sealed. Teenagers and young adults without decay or fillings in their molars also may get sealants. Should sealants also be put on baby teeth? Your dentist might think it is a good idea, especially if your child's baby teeth have deep pits and grooves. Baby teeth play an important role in holding the correct spacing for permanent teeth -- so it is important to keep baby teeth healthy so they don't fall out early. [ Previous Section | Next Section | Return to Contents Page ]

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