Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw (mandible), the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent.
An Interview with Dr. Robert J. Mysse on Dental Sealants
Dr. Robert J. Mysse is a dentist and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Dental Sealants.
Q. What are dental sealants? And how do dental sealants work?
A. We place sealants on the adult molars as a means of preventing cavities. The sealants are a plastic coating placed without the patient needing to be numb and without tooth removal. The sealant bonds to the tooth and seals the tooth in a manner similar to varnish protecting wood.
Q. Which teeth are suitable for sealants?
A. The permanent molars are the teeth we seal as they have deep grooves in them which we are trying to protect, sealants do not bond well to primary teeth.
Q. How are sealants applied?
A. The sealants are painted on the teeth and hardened with a bright light.
Q. Are sealants visible?
A. I use a clear sealant so the teeth look exactly the same as the other teeth.
Q. Will sealants make teeth feel different?
A. There is no noticeable difference in the feel of the teeth, other than that the deep grooves are filled in.
Q. How long will sealants last?
A. Each person is different in how they will cause wear on their teeth but most sealants will last 2-5 years, and if the sealant comes off the tooth, the tooth is just the same as it was before having the sealant. The sealants can be redone if they come off and in most cases sealants are covered by insurance at 100% up to age 16.
Q. How to contact Dr. last named if we have further questions?
A. Dr. Mysse can be reached at 512-310-1500, or rmysse@sbcglobal.net.
