Sealant is a proven preventative for tooth decay. This acrylic-like substance helps to create a protective barrier that covers pits and fissures in the teeth, where dental decay is able to grow easily. Sealant, which bonds to tooth surfaces to protect them, is recommended for children when the first permanent molars appear.

Sealant Application

For the application, which is very short and painless, a solution is applied to the chewing surface of a tooth to help facilitate a bond with the sealant. Next, the sealant is applied and hardened. The procedure is very simple and easy for children.

Longevity of Sealants

In order to keep the sealant in good working order, sealant might be replaced or added to at regular dentist appointments. The goal is to make the sealant last for several years and to make the protection for teeth as durable as possible. When taken care of, sealants (along with good oral hygiene) have been proven to reduce cavities and tooth decay.