Dental Sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs on these surfaces. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces from tooth decay by keeping germs and food particles out of these grooves.
Sealants are designed to actively protect teeth from plaque and decay in order to keep teeth perfectly healthy for years. Placing sealants is a very quick and pain free process.
It only takes a short time for the Sealant to create the protective shield around the tooth or teeth, and the sealant can last for as long as 10 years.