Dental Sealants

Dental sealants are a quick, easy, and relatively cheap solution for preventing cavities.

Getting to the hard to reach back molars and premolars is nearly impossible for little, untrained hands and sometimes even for adults! Sometimes brushing is not enough, especially when it comes to those hard-to-reach spots in the back of your mouth. It can be difficult for your brush to get between the small grooves between your teeth, but if left alone those areas can develop tooth decay or cavities. Sealants give your teeth extra protection against decay and help prevent cavities.

Dental sealants are plastic resins that bond and harden in the deep grooves on a tooth’s surface. When sealing a tooth, the tiny grooves become smooth and are less likely to gather plaque. With sealants, teeth brushing should become easier and more effective. Sealants are typically applied to children’s teeth after their permanent teeth have grown in, which helps prevent tooth decay. Adults can also receive sealant treatments to help keep their teeth healthy. While it’s more common to seal permanent rather than baby teeth, but every patient has unique needs, so your dentist will make recommendations on a case-by-case basis.