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sultana
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Member since 5/09 1455 total posts
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Bridget
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Sealers for children's teeth
While at the dentist today he noted a crevasse like indentation in my daughters lower back tooth and insisted she needed a "sealer " as it would be very difficult to ever clean. Wondering if I agreed too quickly as now that I'm home I've seen concern about BPA in them
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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Sealers for children's teeth
I had sealers put on my teeth back in the 80s and I am sure there is stuff in the material since it was so long ago. I'm still kicking.
The seals have saved my teeth from cavities. I would have had it done and never even thought 2x about it.
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| Posted 5/23/13 1:29 PM |
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ny55angel
car seat tech & geek :-)
Member since 2/06 4346 total posts
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P
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Sealers for children's teeth
Never thought twice about saying yes for DD1. Her father and I have horrible teeth and her's have a lot of nooks and crannies in them.
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| Posted 5/23/13 1:32 PM |
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lilqtny
-Crossfit & pitbull addict
Member since 7/06 2830 total posts
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Tracy
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Sealers for children's teeth
I have the worst dental problems due to a car accident that effected all of my teeth. I would do anything if it prevents her dental problems later
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| Posted 5/23/13 1:32 PM |
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sultana
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 1455 total posts
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Bridget
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
Thank you ! I'm a nervous Nelly with these things
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| Posted 5/23/13 1:36 PM |
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
YES!!! I opted out of a sealer, which turned into a cavity and waiting to long to get filled for my DS who is 7. It was on a baby tooth. Well, he ended up getting an abscess on the gum right outside the tooth. He was in a lot of pain, needed antibiotics and needed to get that tooth pulled by an oral surgeon. Since he is a nervous patient they needed to sedate him. Next month he is getting a spacer made where that tooth was because, it generally falls out around 10 or so.
I will never wait again. Also, by not filling in the baby tooth, the cavity can also affect the adult teeth because the baby root is so small.
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| Posted 5/23/13 1:49 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
3 times I read the title of this post and 3 times I read it as "sellers for children's teeth".
As for "sealers"...I had it done on my daughter when she was little. She had her 1st cavity at 25 when she was pregnant. She was so upset over it.  The dentist told her it's totally normal.
I think it helped her a lot.
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luvmyReese
Hello Kitty
Member since 1/08 7542 total posts
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Catt
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Sealers for children's teeth
My son gets his molars sealed every 2 yrs. he has deep crevices & are prone to decay. He is 11 and NEVER had a cavity or any teeth problems...yet.
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| Posted 5/23/13 8:48 PM |
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sultana
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 1455 total posts
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Bridget
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
When I read about BPA and how the sealer releases flouride and the controversy surrounding it I secoond guessed my decision.
Seems like her indent/crevasse will deepen over ime though and getting worse would be a bigger issue
thank you
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| Posted 5/24/13 1:04 AM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)
Member since 5/05 13973 total posts
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D
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Sealers for children's teeth
My DS had 7 cavities before he hit 5, so when the dentist asked if I wanted to seal the back teeth, I said "absolutely".
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MarathonKnitter
HAPPY
Member since 2/07 17374 total posts
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EMBRACING CHANGE
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Sealers for children's teeth
i got it for DS. he's 18 and not a single dental issue.
wish my parents would have done it for me... 
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| Posted 5/24/13 1:08 PM |
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sultana
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 1455 total posts
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Bridget
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
I also worry about the whole fluoride releasing aspect of it due to the controversy surrounding fluoride
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| Posted 5/24/13 1:15 PM |
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Lillies
Grateful for my babies!
Member since 2/12 4571 total posts
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<3
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
Just want to add- most sealants are NOT BPA-FREE. There are brands that are BPA free so ask your Dentist to show you the material. I personally refused sealants for myself (yes, adults get them too) bc they were not BPA free. I am a Dental Hygienist by the way.
Not to scare anyone. It's all your personal preference and opinion on the issue of BPA. I personally avoid it but you may not be as psycho as me. lol
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| Posted 5/24/13 3:36 PM |
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sultana
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 1455 total posts
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Bridget
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
Posted by Lillies
Just want to add- most sealants are NOT BPA-FREE. There are brands that are BPA free so ask your Dentist to show you the material. I personally refused sealants for myself (yes, adults get them too) bc they were not BPA free. I am a Dental Hygienist by the way.
Not to scare anyone. It's all your personal preference and opinion on the issue of BPA. I personally avoid it but you may not be as psycho as me. lol
Can they be removed? My daughter just has one covering a crevice
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Lillies
Grateful for my babies!
Member since 2/12 4571 total posts
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
Posted by sultana
Posted by Lillies
Just want to add- most sealants are NOT BPA-FREE. There are brands that are BPA free so ask your Dentist to show you the material. I personally refused sealants for myself (yes, adults get them too) bc they were not BPA free. I am a Dental Hygienist by the way.
Not to scare anyone. It's all your personal preference and opinion on the issue of BPA. I personally avoid it but you may not be as psycho as me. lol
Can they be removed? My daughter just has one covering a crevice
If BPA is a big concern for you, talk to your dentist first to see if he used the type without BPA. We have many parents asking about this so you wouldn't be out of line. I know the company Ultradent has a BPA free material. Sealants are the best preventative method for cavities so I wouldn't recommend not getting them for your LO. Just make sure you know what's in the material your office uses bc everyone uses different stuff.
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M514
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Sealers for children's teeth
I had sealers put on when I was around 9 or 10 y/o and I've never had a cavity.
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
I had sealants put on as a Kid and didn't have a cavity until college. I would get them for my kids, although now I may specifically ask for the bpa free ones.
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| Posted 5/24/13 9:14 PM |
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MST9106
My life:)
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Re: Sealers for children's teeth
I've had a few sealants put on my teeth to prevent cavities and they work like magic. Wasn't concerned about BPA at all. I think the benefits outweigh the tiny amount of BPA and I believe that these days the make BPA-free sealants. I have horrible teeth since childhood and Im obsessed with my kids' teeth. But if they ever needed sealants, I would totally go for them.
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| Posted 5/24/13 9:41 PM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
Member since 1/08 8589 total posts
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Cheeks
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Sealers for children's teeth
I had sealers put on my teeth back in the early 90s. I can tell you it's totally worth it.
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butterfly20
Party of 5 - 2015
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Sealers for children's teeth
I had a root canal at 10......... I WISH my parents would have gotten me sealers.
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