Dental Sealants

How do sealants work?

A dental sealant is a plastic material (resin) applied tot the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The resin flows into the pits and grooves in the teeth. The sealant forms a barrier, protecting enamel by sealing ut food and plaque

How are sealants applied?

It takes only a few minutes to seal each tooth. The chewing surfaces are cleaned to make to easier for the sealant to stick to the tooth. Then the sealant is applied to the chewing surface, where it sticks or bonds to the tooth and hardens. A special light may be used to help the sealant harden.