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Dental Sealants in Montclair

As part of your child’s dental prevention program, dental sealants are often recommended to protect their permanent back teeth from developing dental decay. In fact according to the American Dental Association, dental sealants reduce the risk of cavities in molars by approximately 80%.

While establishing a good oral hygiene regimen, maintaining proper toothbrushing habits, and avoiding sticky sweets are essential for the prevention of dental decay, children’s teeth often need more protection. The reason for this is that the deeply grooved chewing surfaces of the back permanent teeth can be difficult for a child to keep free of leftover food and cavity-causing bacteria. Moreover, young children do not always brush their teeth, as often or as thoroughly as they should, making them particularly vulnerable to dental decay.

Dental sealants afford additional protection from dental decay by providing a strong plastic-like protective coating for the chewing surfaces of a child’s permanent back teeth. They basically fill in the pits, fissures and grooves on these teeth to seal out harmful bacteria and food particles. Beyond preventing the development of cavities, sealants may also be useful over areas of incipient dental decay to stop further damage from occurring.

Applying dental sealants is a relatively quick and painless process. They are simply brushed on in a series of steps during a child’s dental visit and then cured (set) with a light wand. Sealants are strong and durable and can last for several years. The condition of your child’s dental sealants will be evaluated at each checkup and reapplied if the need arises.

Your Smile Is Just the Beginning

A healthy smile is about more than just teeth—it’s connected to your overall health and well-being. That’s why we focus on prevention, regular checkups, and empowering you with the knowledge and care you need to keep your mouth—and your whole body—feeling its best.

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At our office, every smile’s a celebration and every patient’s part of the family! We care for teeth of all shapes and sizes—young, old, and everything in between—with a team that’s as joyful as they are experienced. Got questions? We’ve got answers! Call us today!

Office Hours

Monday
10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday
10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm