Preventative Dental Sealants

As part of your child’s dental prevention program, dental sealants can help protect their permanent back teeth from developing dental decay. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, dental sealants reduce the risk of cavities in molars by approximately 80%.

Dental sealants afford additional protection from cavities by providing a strong plastic-like protective coating for the chewing surfaces of a child’s permanent back teeth. Essentially, they fill in the pits, fissures, and grooves on these teeth to seal out harmful bacteria and food particles. Beyond preventing the development of cavities, sealants may also be helpful over areas of incipient dental decay to stop further damage from occurring.

The application of dental sealants is a relatively quick and painless process. They are simply brushed on in a series of steps during your child’s dental visit and then cured (set) with a light wand. Once set, your child’s dental sealants are strong and durable and can last up to several years. Of course, our professional team will evaluate your child’s dental sealants at each checkup and will recommend new ones if indicated.