Dental Sealants

Prevent Decay Before It Starts

Your back teeth—molars and premolars—naturally have deep grooves and pits on their chewing surfaces. These areas can easily trap food and bacteria, making them harder to clean with regular brushing. Over time, that can lead to cavities, even in patients with great oral hygiene.

Sealants are a quick, effective, and completely painless way to protect these vulnerable areas. By applying a thin, tooth-colored plastic coating to the chewing surfaces, we create a smooth barrier that keeps bacteria and debris out—reducing the risk of tooth decay.

How Sealants Work

Sealants are painted onto the grooves of the back teeth and then hardened with a special curing light. The coating bonds securely to the enamel, sealing off the deep fissures and creating a surface that’s much easier to keep clean.

They act like a shield, preventing plaque and acids from attacking the most cavity-prone areas of your teeth—especially in children and teens, whose newly erupted molars are more susceptible.

Key Benefits of Dental Sealants:

• Protect Against Cavities: Especially effective for the back teeth where 80–90% of decay starts

• Easy and Painless Application: No drilling, no numbing, no discomfort

• Cost-Effective Prevention: Helps avoid the need for future fillings or restorations

• Long-Lasting Defense: With proper care, sealants can last 5–10 years

• Great for Kids & Adults: Most commonly applied in children, but also beneficial for adults with deep grooves or a history of decay

Who Should Get Sealants?

• Children and teens: As soon as their permanent molars come in (around ages 6 and 12)

• Adults with deep grooves: Even if no cavities are present yet

• Patients with frequent cavities: As a preventive reinforcement

Small Investment, Big Protection

Sealants are one of the simplest and most effective tools we have to help patients avoid unnecessary dental problems later. One quick appointment could mean years of protection and peace of mind.