Dental sealants are a simple treatment that involves painting a tooth-colored acrylic "coating" onto the tooth's surface to prevent decay on the chewing surfaces. Sealants act as a barrier by effectively "sealing" the deep grooves, protecting enamel from plaque and acids.
Sealants keep food particles and plaque out of the depressions and grooves of your teeth, which brushing and flossing can't reach.
Sealants are simple to use and require only a few minutes per tooth to apply. Sealants can resist the force of typical chewing for several years before requiring reapplication.
In the fight against dental decay, sealants can help both children and adults.