Long-lasting Cavity Protection With Dental Sealants

Keeping your teeth healthy starts with prevention. Dental sealants offer a simple and effective way to guard against cavities—especially on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. These thin, invisible coatings form a protective barrier over the grooves and pits of molars and premolars, blocking out food particles and bacteria that brushing can’t always reach. With proper care, sealants can last for years, providing long-lasting protection against decay.

Why Choose Dental Sealants?

Sealants are a preventive solution for patients of all ages, offering added protection where it’s needed most.

For Kids and Teens: Applying sealants as soon as permanent molars erupt—around age 6—helps protect them during the cavity-prone years.
For Adults: Even grown-ups can benefit from sealants if their teeth have deep grooves that haven’t yet developed decay.
For Young Children: Sometimes, sealants are applied to baby teeth for little ones who are more susceptible to cavities.

By sealing off hard-to-clean areas, sealants reduce the risk of decay and support a healthy, lasting smile.

How Dental Sealants Are Applied

The process is quick, painless, and completed in just a few minutes per tooth:

Each tooth is thoroughly cleaned and dried.
A small barrier is used to keep the area dry.
A gentle solution is applied to help the sealant bond better.
The liquid sealant is brushed on and hardened using a special curing light.

Once hardened, the sealant becomes a smooth, protective layer that shields your teeth from decay without changing how they feel or function.

Caring for Your Sealants

Sealants don’t replace brushing or flossing—but they do make your oral care more effective. Continue your daily hygiene routine, eat a balanced diet, and schedule routine checkups at Emmy Dental. During your visits, your dentist will check the condition of your sealants and reapply them if needed to keep your smile fully protected.