The cheapest cavity prevention there is
Most kids get their first cavities on the chewing surfaces of their back molars — the deep grooves there are too small for toothbrush bristles to clean. Sealants fill in those grooves with a flowable plastic that bacteria can't penetrate.
Application is painless, takes 5 minutes per tooth and no drilling — and reduces cavity risk by 80%. Most kids get them on their first and second molars (around ages 6 and 12).
The benefits, plainly explained
Your treatment, step by step
Clean and dry
Tooth is cleaned and isolated with cotton rolls.
Etch
A mild gel preps the chewing surface so the sealant bonds well.
Paint and cure
Liquid sealant flowed into the grooves, cured with a blue light.
Bite check
Quick check to make sure it doesn't affect bite.
Common questions
When should my child get sealants?+
First molars (around age 6) and second molars (around age 12) as soon as they're fully erupted.
Do they last forever?+
5–10 years usually. We check them at every visit and refresh if needed — way cheaper than fixing a cavity.
Can adults get sealants?+
Yes, especially if you have deep grooves and a history of decay. Less common but sometimes worthwhile.