Sealants
- Gum Disease
- Extractions
- Root Canals
- Sealants
- Wisdom Teeth
- NTI
- Crowns
- Sedation Dentistry
- TMJ Treatment
- Dentures/Partials
A dental sealant is a thin plastic film painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent cavities. Studies have proven that properly applied sealants are 100-percent effective in protecting the tooth surfaces from cavities. As long as the sealant remains intact, small food particles and bacteria that cause cavities cannot penetrate through or around a sealant. Sealants are especially important for children, because they have newly erupted, permanent teeth. The chewing surfaces of a child's teeth are most susceptible to cavities.