Sealants

Although brushing and flossing remove most food particles and plaque from the smooth surfaces of your teeth, pits and fissures remain that are difficult to clean. In fact, most cavities form in pit and fissure areas. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas by "sealing out" plaque and food.

Sealants are easy for your dentist to apply and it takes only a few minutes per tooth. The teeth to be sealed are cleaned, then conditioned to help the sealant adhere to the tooth surface. The sealant is then "painted" onto the tooth enamel, where it bonds directly to the tooth and hardens. Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and will be checked during each of your regular dental visits. When needed, your dentist can reapply the sealant.