Kids & teens
Sealants & Fluoride
Sealants are a thin protective coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth, where most cavities in kids start. Fluoride varnish strengthens enamel. Both are quick, painless and need no numbing.
Can help with
- Deep grooves in back teeth
- Kids at higher risk for cavities
- Strengthening new adult molars
What to expect
1
Clean the tooth
The tooth is cleaned and dried.
2
Paint it on
The sealant is brushed on and hardened with a light, or fluoride varnish is painted over the teeth.
3
Done
Your child can eat soon after. We check sealants at every visit.
Every mouth is different. Your dentist will explain your options, timing and any costs before treatment.
Questions
At what age are sealants placed?
Often when the first permanent molars come in, around age 6, and again when the second molars arrive around age 12.
Ready when you are.
Book online in about a minute, or call and a real person will help you find a time.