The chewing surfaces of your back teeth are full of tiny grooves where food and bacteria collect and toothbrush bristles cannot always reach. Dental sealants are a thin, protective coating painted into those grooves to seal out decay.
Sealants are especially valuable for children and teens as their permanent molars come in, but cavity-prone adults can benefit too. The treatment is fast, comfortable, and requires no drilling or anesthesia.
How sealants are applied
Applying a sealant is simple. We clean and dry the tooth, apply a gel to help the sealant bond, rinse and dry again, then paint on the sealant and harden it with a curing light. The whole process takes only a few minutes per tooth and is completely comfortable.
How long do sealants last?
Sealants can protect teeth for several years. We check them at your regular visits and can quickly reapply or touch up a sealant if it wears down, so your protection stays intact.