Sealants

A sealant is a white or clear material that is placed on the chewing surfaces of your child's back teeth where most cavities are found. Even if your child brushes and flosses carefully, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to clean the tiny grooves and pits on certain teeth.

Food and bacteria build up in these crevices, placing your child in danger of tooth decay. In fact, cavities in those deep pits and fissure areas account for approximately 80-90% of all caries in the permanent posterior teeth and 44% in primary teeth. Sealants protect your child's teeth by covering these grooves and smoothing out the deep pits and fissures, and they help food and dental plaque slide off the tooth surface, thus reducing the risk of cavities.

Research shows that sealants can last for many years if properly cared for. Therefore, your child will be protected throughout the most cavity-prone years. If your child has good oral hygiene and avoids biting hard objects, sealants will last longer.

Dr. Nidhi will check the sealants during routine dental visits and recommend reapplication or repair when necessary. Our sealant material is BPA-free.