Dental sealants are a preventative treatment that is performed on all molars. They can prevent up to 80% of cavities in a child or adult. It is a simple treatment, a painless procedure, and can be applied starting at age 6.
- Advice for parents is that when they visit their pediatric dentist, they should ask if their child needs a sealant
- Every patient who has orthodontics needs a sealant because cleaning becomes a little more difficult for them
- Children who are changing teeth become very relaxed with cleaning or brushing their teeth, so they should definitely use a sealant
Dental sealants are an effective treatment and can be applied starting at age 6 on all molars
