Even careful brushers miss spots. The deep grooves on back teeth are especially tricky, as they trap food and bacteria where a toothbrush can't reach. Dental sealants cover these back teeth with a thin protective coating, keeping food and cavities out of your dental enamel.
Sealants are quick and painless, with no needles or drilling, and can be applied to children, teens, and adults. Call (386) 426-2191 to explore this treatment on your next visit!
Sealants are a thin, tooth-colored, or clear coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth. They flow into the tiny pits and grooves, then harden into a smooth shield that keeps food and bacteria out.
Sealants are a preventive treatment. They stop cavities before they start so that you can avoid fillings later—they cannot undo already-existing decay.
Molars and premolars do most of your chewing, and their surfaces are full of deep grooves. Those grooves:
Sealing them smooths out these areas, preventing tooth decay.
Kids are especially prone to cavities in their new permanent back teeth. We check for sealant-ready teeth at each checkup and recommend sealing them soon after they come in, before decay can start.
Sealants aren't just for kids. They can be a smart choice if you:
Each tooth takes just a few minutes. You can eat and drink normally right after, with the reassurance that your back molars are well protected.
Probably not. Sealants are clear, white, or lightly tinted, and they sit on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. Most people can't see them when you talk or smile. The tooth may feel slightly smooth for a day, but you'll quickly get used to it.
With good care, sealants can last for several years. We check them at every regular visit and touch them up if we see wear or chipping, which is quick and easy.
To help them last:
Sealants and fluoride protect teeth in different ways:
Using both gives your family's teeth the most complete protection. Looking for more on keeping kids' teeth healthy? Visit our children's dentistry page.
Stopping problems before they start is the heart of good dentistry, and it's how our dentists approach every patient.
Sealants are a form of preventive care, and many dental plans cover them, especially for children. We'll confirm your coverage before your visit.
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Our office is at 611 S. Dixie Freeway in New Smyrna Beach. We place sealants for children, teens, and adults from New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, and Port Orange.
No. There are no needles, no drilling, and no numbing. The sealant is simply painted on and hardened with a light.
We seal molars and premolars, the back teeth with deep grooves where cavities most often start.
They can be. If you have deep grooves or a history of cavities, sealants provide additional protection for back teeth that don't already have fillings.
Soon after, their permanent back teeth come in. We check for sealant-ready teeth at every checkup.
No. Any decay needs to be treated first. Sealants are for healthy teeth or for teeth with very early changes that your dentist says are safe to seal.
Yes. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces, but brushing and flossing still protect the rest of each tooth.
Many dental plans cover sealants, especially for children. We'll check your benefits for you.
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