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Brush your teeth twice a day, floss and rinse, and avoid eating too much sugar. This prevents cavities. However, there is something else you can do to protect them. You can have your teeth sealed at iSmile Tandartspraktijk. Having a sealant applied to your teeth reduces the risk of cavities.
Why seal your teeth?
At iSmile Tandartspraktijk, we can seal your teeth. We apply a thin layer of sealant to fill in the grooves on your teeth. This prevents bacteria and food debris from accumulating in these hard-to-reach areas. Your toothbrush and mouthwash cannot reach the depths of these grooves. Therefore, sealing your teeth and molars reduces the risk of cavities.
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The advantages of tooth sealing
The most significant benefit is that it protects your teeth against cavities. The treatment is painless, and the sealant is invisible.
Disadvantages of tooth sealing
There are no real disadvantages to tooth sealing. The aftertaste of the treatment is the only potential drawback, but fortunately, this usually disappears quickly.
How we seal your teeth: the treatment
We seal your teeth in the following steps:
Step 1: clean and etch the teeth
It is important that the surface to be treated is clean first. The first step is therefore to clean your teeth. To ensure the sealant adheres well, the dentist roughens the surface with an acidic liquid or gel. This process is also known as ‘etching’.
Step 2: rinsing and drying
After a short period of time, we rinse away the liquid or gel with water. We often use an air or water spray for this. Any excess water is then removed from your mouth using a saliva ejector. As moisture prevents the sealant from adhering properly to the tooth, we then place cotton rolls in your mouth.
Step 3: sealing
Now that your teeth are clean and dry, we apply the sealant. This is a very thin liquid that fills the grooves and pits on your teeth to prevent bacteria from settling in these areas.
Step 4: hardening the sealant
As the sealant is still liquid, it can easily end up on your tongue or gums. We therefore harden it using a special blue lamp.
Step 5: final check
We carry out a final check to ensure that the sealant is in the right place. We then remove the saliva ejector and cotton rolls. The treatment is now complete.
Costs for tooth sealing
Basic insurance covers the cost of sealing permanent teeth for children. For adults, supplementary dental insurance may cover part of the costs. Please contact your insurance company for more information. The NZa sets annual rates for dental treatments such as tooth sealing. For an indication of the costs, please refer to our rate overview.
iSmile Tandartspraktijk in Amsterdam West
You can find us at Hoofdweg 576, 1055 AB, Amsterdam-West. Once your treatment is complete, you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the nearby Erasmuspark. We are easily accessible by car, bicycle and public transport. You can park your car at the Bos & Lommerplantsoen car park or at the nearby Zahia car park, which is operated by Mobypark. If you are travelling by train, get off at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station and then take one of the trams or buses listed below to reach our practice. Cyclists can lock their bikes up outside the dental practice.
Erasmusgracht stop:
- Tram 7
- Bus 15 & N82
Amsterdam, Bos en Lommerplein stop:
- Tram 7
- Bus 15, 247, 398 & N82
iSmile Tandartspraktijk in Amsterdam South
Come and visit us at iSmile Tandartspraktijk, Lutmastraat 15H, 1072 JL. If you would like to explore beautiful Amsterdam-Zuid after your treatment, take a stroll through Sarphatipark. As you walk through the park, you can unwind and admire the beautiful sculptures and large ponds. If you come by bike, there is plenty of parking space across the street. There are also plenty of parking spaces if you would prefer to come by car. Several tram and metro stations are located near our practice. From there, it is only a few minutes’ walk to iSmile Tandartspraktijk in Amsterdam-Zuid.
- Metro 52
Cornelis Troostplein stop:
- Tram 4 & 12