Protecting your teeth from decay starts with prevention—and dental sealants are a simple, effective way to shield vulnerable teeth from cavities.

What Are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are a thin, protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars and premolars). These coatings create a barrier that prevents food particles and bacteria from getting trapped in the grooves and pits where cavities often start.

Sealants are painless to apply, durable, and an excellent preventive tool—especially for children, teens, and adults at higher risk of decay.

Why Might I Need Sealants?

You may benefit from dental sealants if you:

• Have deep grooves or pits in your molars that are hard to clean

• Are prone to cavities or have a history of tooth decay

• Want to protect new adult teeth in children or teens

• Desire added protection on vulnerable teeth at any age

Sealants can help reduce the risk of cavities and the need for more extensive dental work in the future.

What to Expect

During your appointment, we’ll clean and dry the tooth surfaces before carefully applying the sealant material. It bonds quickly and hardens in minutes—no drilling or discomfort required. Sealants are regularly checked during dental visits and can be reapplied as needed to maintain protection.

Simple protection with lasting benefits.

Dental sealants offer an easy, pain-free way to guard your smile against decay. Whether you’re looking to protect young permanent teeth or reinforce adult molars, sealants are a smart step toward a healthier mouth.