What is a Sealant?
- A sealant is a dental treatment that helps prevent decay on the chewing surfaces of teeth.
- Sealants are typically placed on children’s baby teeth and adult teeth as they grow in, but can also be placed on the teeth of adults.
- Sealants are highly recommended for teeth where the chewing surfaces have deep pits, grooves, and staining which can lead to cavities if left untreated.
- Sealants are painless, do not involve drilling, or numbing and needles.
- Once the tooth is dried and cleaned, a material is placed on the chewing surface and cured on with a light.
- Afterwards, a person can eat and drink like normal.
