This dental expert explains why sealants are a great alternative for your kids. Dental sealants, introduced in the 1960s, are a plastic coating, similar to a filling, placed in the deep grooves and pits on your teeth. Because of the shape and location of these grooves, they are often hard and sometimes impossible to completely clean with your toothbrush making them very susceptible to cavities. T...

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Could rust removed be the answer to millions of people who suffer from sensitive tooth problems?  A chemical that is usually used as a rust remover may also help people with sensitive teeth. A sticky patch which contains a gel layer of the chemical potassium oxalate is being tested as a treatment for people with the condition. The patch is stuck onto the painful tooth in much the same way as stri...

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