After Sealants

Following the sealant appointment your child can begin eating right away. The sealants must be maintained and will be examined at preventive dental appointments for chipping, leakage, wear, overall effectiveness. To avoid sealant failure your child is recommended to adhere to a simple no-no list. Remember, sealants are designed to protect where a toothbrush and flossing cant. So it is important to still maintain an effective and proper daily oral hygiene regiment.

AVOID ALL HARD, STICKY, OR CHEWY FOODS SUCH AS

Ice
Jawbreakers
Chewing gum
Caramel
Taffy
Snickers
Tootsie Rolls
Jolly Ranchers
Popcorn (can eat hulless)
Suckers
Gummy Bears
Croutons
Licorice
Starburst
Skittles