SEALANT
- Helps Prevent Cavities
- Tooth Colored Material
- Easy Application
- Increases Oral Health
- No Novocaine Needed
- Performed By Your Hygienist
When a child's first permanent molars erupt, usually at age 6, consider protecting them with dental sealants. A sealant is a thin plastic coating applied by your hygienist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. By filling in that teeth's grooves, sealants create a barrier against food and bacteria that cause decay. They are nearly 100 percent effective in preventing decay in back teeth.