Sealants

As a key aspect of your child’s preventive dental care, our dedicated pediatric dental team proudly offers dental sealants to safeguard their oral health. This straightforward treatment significantly diminishes the chance of cavities, ensuring your child enjoys a vibrant smile as they grow.

Understanding Dental Sealants

Dental sealants act as a protective barrier against decay-causing bacteria and plaque. These sealants are made from a thin resin film meticulously painted onto the molars and premolars' chewing surfaces. Once in place, they create a shield, offering robust protection against cavities and enhancing the effectiveness of regular brushing and flossing.

Applying dental sealants is a quick process that can be seamlessly integrated into your child’s routine dental check-ups or cleanings. Our skilled pediatric dentists begin by thoroughly cleaning and rinsing the tooth surface. An etching solution is then applied and rinsed away after about 15 seconds, preparing the tooth enamel. The tooth is dried, followed by the application of the sealant material, which is hardened with a special light, ensuring the process is entirely comfortable.

Ideal Timing for Dental Sealants

Usually, sealants are applied when the permanent molars emerge, typically between ages 6 and 12. As soon as these teeth appear, our pediatric dentists are ready to apply sealants to fortify your child’s dental health.

Benefits of Dental Sealants for Children

Dental sealants offer numerous advantages, including:

They significantly reduce the risk of cavities, curbing tooth decay by nearly 80%.
As a lasting preventive measure, dental sealants have a lifespan of at least five years, often extending up to 10 years.
Sealants can even cover early-stage cavities to halt their progression.
The smooth coating formed by sealants aids in effective daily brushing and flossing, maintaining your child's oral cleanliness.