Dental Sealents

Dental Sealents

Take a moment to use your tongue to touch the molars in the back of your mouth. Notice the crevices and pits along them? These are called “grooves,” and they’re highly susceptible to germs and bacteria that build up when food particles – especially sugars – become trapped inside of them. Although regular brushing goes a long way, even the most dedicated of brushers can struggle to clean those grooves properly.

Dental sealants are a thin coating placed over the biting surface of a child’s molars to protect them from the decay. A dental sealant is a thin white or clear resin liquid applied to the surface of a child’s molars with a small brush. The liquid sealant is bonded to the tooth and dries by using a blue LED light, leaving a hard layer of protection. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), that protective layer reduces your child’s risk of cavities by 80%. It’s non-invasive and doesn’t require the use of numbing agents or anesthesia because it isn’t painful. There is also no drilling required, which is also a huge perk!

As a parent, your primary goal is to protect your child