Sealants

As your child’s molars start to come in, the ridges on the chewing surfaces become harder to clean. They can harbor plaque and bacteria that in time develop into cavities if left unchecked. Our dental sealants prevent this by forming a protective layer over the ridges on your child’s teeth.

What are Sealants?

A sealant is a special thin plastic coating applied on the ridges on the chewing surface of teeth to protect them against cavities. 

They work by forming a layer between the teeth’s chewing surface and the food. Sealants can also be applied to existing cavities on your child’s teeth to prevent them from developing further.

Before applying the sealant, our dentist first cleans out the teeth and applies a special acid that roughs up the tooth surface. This creates a proper bonding surface for the sealant. The dentist then cleans out the acid and then carefully coats the chewing surface of the tooth with the sealant, and then cures it using blue UV light. Don’t worry, this procedure is painless, so your child won’t feel pain. 

What are the benefits of Sealants?

Prevention Against Cavities 

The primary benefit of sealants in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is to protect your child’s teeth against cavities. By forming a layer between the chewing surface and food particles, it can also prevent existing cavities from developing further.

Durability

Sealants in Fort Lee, New Jersey, are durable and can protect your child’s teeth for up to 10 years. Depending on your child’s needs, you may need to bring them in for regular checkups to determine whether the sealants should be replaced

While brushing teeth regularly is crucial for preventing cavities, dental sealants can also provide extra protection for the hard-to-reach areas of your child’s teeth. Book an appointment with us today to have our dentist assess whether your child needs dental sealants in Fort Lee, New Jersey.