Children's Sealants
A protective coating applied to children's back teeth to guard against cavities during their most cavity-prone years.
A thin, tooth-safe coating painted into the deep grooves of a child's back molars to create a barrier against bacteria and food particles that cause cavities.
The teeth are cleaned and dried, a liquid sealant is carefully painted into the grooves of the back molars, and a curing light hardens it into a smooth, protective barrier in just a few minutes.
Provides a reliable layer of protection against cavities in the most decay-prone teeth, reducing the likelihood of fillings during the critical childhood years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about children's sealants.
Children who have recently erupted permanent molars, particularly those who are cavity-prone or have deep grooves.
The teeth are cleaned and the sealant is painted and hardened in just a few minutes with no needles or drilling.
Sealants are applied in a single appointment that takes just a few minutes per tooth.
Sealants protect against cavities in the grooves of back teeth but do not cover the spaces between teeth, so brushing and flossing remain just as important.
No recovery is needed. Children can eat and drink normally right after the appointment.
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