Sealants

Sealants are one the best preventive measures available to the dental professional. Studies have shown that sealants can decrease the chance of cavities in permanent teeth by 70%. Sealant material is applied to the cavity-prone surfaces of back teeth, molars, and premolars. They seal the grooves in these teeth and prevent bacteria from lodging there and creating a cavity. Sealant placement is simple and painless.