Treatment Coordinator:
Lee

Clinical Assistants:
Christine
Carol
Judy
Lee

Hygienists:
Tammy
Valerie
Susan

Office Manager:
Judy

A sealant is a plastic composite resin commonly used on the posterior teeth- premolars and molars. They are applied to the biting surfaces of the teeth, acting as a protective barrier between the teeth and food particles.

Brushing and flossing help remove food and plaque from the smooth surfaces of teeth, but the toothbrush bristles are usually unable to effectively penetrate the deep pits and fissures of the back teeth.

Sealants are relatively easy to apply. The teeth to be sealed are cleaned and the chewing surface is painted with an adhesive solution to help the sealant adhere to the tooth surface. The sealant is then applied to the pits and fussures of the teeth and a special blue curing light is used to harden the sealant.

As long as the sealant is in place, it will provide protection to the tooth. They will last for years and hold up to normal chewing habits. During your regular dental appointments, we will check the condition of the sealnts and reapply them when necessary.

Pit and fissure decay usually develops in early life, so children and teenagers are obvious candidates. Adults can benefit from sealants as well.