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Dental sealants provide an additional shield over the chewing surfaces of your molars and premolars. These areas often have deep grooves and pits where food and plaque can hide, making them more vulnerable to decay. By sealing these grooves with a thin, protective coating, we help block out harmful bacteria, making it easier to maintain good oral hygiene and reduce the risk of cavities.
Applying dental sealants is a simple, painless process that can offer years of extra defense for your teeth. This preventive treatment is especially beneficial for children and teenagers, but adults can also benefit from the added protection. With just one quick visit, you can safeguard your teeth from decay, avoid the need for fillings, and preserve your natural smile for the long term.
The application of dental sealants is quick, painless, and highly effective. Once painted onto your teeth, the sealant bonds securely to the enamel, creating an invisible layer of protection. It’s an easy way to strengthen your defense against tooth decay without altering your natural smile.
Sealants provide an added layer of defense where brushing and flossing can’t always reach. By sealing the tiny pits and grooves on your teeth, they stop plaque and acids from causing decay. This quick and painless procedure is a smart way to safeguard your teeth, especially for children and teens who are more prone to cavities.
Sealants are a thin, tooth-coloured coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth. They fill the deep grooves where food and bacteria collect, which makes those teeth easier to clean and less likely to get cavities.
Dental sealants usually cost about $30 to $60 per tooth. They are covered by most insurance plans, and by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) for eligible children.
Sealants are usually placed on the permanent molars as soon as they come in, typically around age 6 for the first molars and around age 12 for the second molars. Some teenagers and adults with deep grooves also benefit from them.
No. There is no needle or drilling. The tooth is cleaned and dried, the sealant is painted on and then hardened with a blue light. It takes just a few minutes per tooth.
Sealants can last several years. We check them at each checkup and can repair or reapply them if any part wears away.
Yes. Sealants have been used for decades and are recommended by dental associations to help prevent cavities in children’s back teeth.
Yes. Adults with deep grooves on their back teeth and no fillings on those surfaces can benefit from sealants, especially if they get cavities easily.
No. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, but you still need to brush twice a day and clean between your teeth to prevent cavities.
Yes. Dental sealants are a preventive service covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan for eligible children, and by most private insurance plans.
Only a few minutes per tooth. No needles or drilling are needed, and your child can eat normally right after.
