You can seal your teeth?!

             Believe it or not you can seal your teeth! Many people do not understand that just everyday foods and drinks can corrode your teeth. Smoking, drinking, greasy foods, and drugs can harm the natural sealant on your teeth Sealant replacement can cost up to thousands of dollars and can be also nerve racking. 

Unhealthy teeth due to smoking and not brushing. 

         If you discover that you have a weak tooth or achy gums it may not be too late to stop the pain. Once you discover that you have tooth pain when eating, go get checked out. Many dentist will be able to seal the tooth before it gets too late. If it is too late it would be pointless to get a sealant. The sealant process is painless and easy to complete if you are wondering. The process will go as followed:

1) The dentist will start by cleaning off your dry tooth. 

2)An acidic gel will be placed on top of the said tooth to make sure there is a good seal on it. 

3)Once the seal is semi dry, the dentist will clean off the surface.

4)And lastly, the dentist will use a special blue light to make sure that the sealant is completely dry so you can use the tooth anyway you would like. 

After the dentist has finished all of these steps they will recommend certain treatments and toothpaste to keep the sealant effective. 

Now a few of you may be wondering is this safe will the harm me... No it will not! In fact, you are more likely to harm yourself from touching receipt paper. Also, sealants may not even cost you a dime. Many insurance plans will cover the procedure so check with your insurance provider before you go in. 

So, remember, before you decide to put anything your mouth that may harm your teeth, think about if you should get a sealant. The sealant may help you enjoy the activities way more. Besides, who wouldn't want to have a pair of shiny teeth.

-Jarrett Graham