Sealants

At the dental office of Marvin Herschfus Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we not only want to repair damage, but prevent it altogether. Sealants are very effective in preventing tooth decay especially in children, whose young permanent molars are softer during the first 3 years they erupt into the mouth. Did you know that over 90% of those deep grooves and crevices that were protected did not decay while 50% of children’s teeth left protected without sealants did developed tooth decay? Sealants are thin white resin coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth to form a protective barrier. They are most often used on young molars and pre-molars because these surfaces have deep ridges and groove that are hard to clean. Bacteria often become trapped and cause decay. Sealants create an easy-to-clean surface to promote good oral hygiene.