Dental sealants — the best cavity prevention we have
Sealants are thin protective coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where most kids' cavities start. Applied and maintained correctly, they are more than 80% effective at preventing cavities — and many insurance plans cover sealants for children at little or no out-of-pocket cost. We verify your plan first, before any treatment.
How sealants work — and what your child will feel
Back teeth have tiny grooves that can be narrower than a single toothbrush bristle — impossible to clean at home, even with great brushing. A sealant flows into those grooves and hardens, sealing sugar and bacteria out.
The whole thing is quick and easy: the tooth is cleaned and dried, a blue gel preps the surface, the sealant is painted on, and a small blue light hardens it. Each tooth takes only a minute or two. No numbing, no drilling, no pain.
Sealants can wear over time, so we check them at every visit and touch them up when needed.