Wisdom teeth and sealants...is my dentist full of it? Much pointage for best answer!?
Okay, so I'm going to be 30 in 5 days. My wisdom teeth have been in the same position for over a decade; the tops two are all the way in and have never caused me trouble. The bottom ones are coming through; they, as well, are asymptomatic. Instead of having them ripped out of my face, I inquired about having dental sealants painted on them to protect them. My dentists said that'd do no good but didn't say WHY.
I did my own research. On the Ontario Dental Association's site it says sealants are actually very effective for protecting wisdom teeth. I have insurance, and I'm not afraid of the procedure...but why do it if there's a viable reason not to? Sealants are cheap, effective, and can last for years (though they have to be monitored and redone if they begin to wear).
Obviously my dentist is hip to the fact that there's quite a large wad of cash to be made by removing wisdom teeth instead of simply sealing them. I think he's trying to d!ck me around. What's your opinion?
Wisdom teeth and sealants...is my dentist full of it? Much pointage for best answer!?
It depends on whether plaque can be prevented from creating cavities or infection. Now, fissure sealants are fine for preventing decay starting in the top surfaces of FULLY EXPOSED teeth of any type, including wisdoms, but you say your bottom 2 are still coming in.
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