Molly and Michael Molar
Get Sealants
To Stay Strong and Healthy
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On top of Molly and Michael Molar Teeth,
Sealants keep germs from getting underneath.
When Molly sits down in the dental chair,
She sees the hose for water and air.
Her enamel top is brushed and cleaned,
With a special, tooth-brushing machine.
Then, on a dab of cotton is placed,
a liquid with a lemony taste.
After a minute, her teeth receive a cool water spray,
Each step keeps out unwanted decay.
Molly now needs to get herself dried,
Before the sealant can be applied.
Molly’s top, we now will seal,
Nice and smooth, her top will feel!
Sealants help make back teeth strong,
So they will last your whole life long.
Dental Sealants
Work HARD!
New York State Department of Health
0813
8/06