What Dental Sealants Are Made Of: Understanding Materials, Safety & Benefits

This episode explores what dental sealants are made of, how those materials affect their performance, and what that means for cavity prevention.

What listeners will learn:

What dental sealants do and where they’re applied

The difference between resin-based sealants and glass ionomer sealants

How do fillers like glass or quartz strengthen resin-based sealants

Why some resin sealants contain trace amounts of BPA and what that means

How glass ionomer sealants release fluoride and offer a BPA-free alternative

What to consider when choosing a sealant based on your oral health needs

How the…

The skinny

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