Sealants

A common place for cavities to develop is in the grooves of the chewing surfaces of back permanent teeth (the adult molars). Because these teeth enter the mouth at age 6, they will be in your child's mouth longer than any other tooth. For this reason, it is imperative that this tooth remains healthy and cavity-free. An excellent way to maintain the health of these teeth is to place sealants on the chewing surfaces. Sealants can be placed easily in one visit and are recommended as soon as these teeth enter the mouth. Sealants play a tremendous role in our efforts toward cavity prevention.