Dental Sealants for Kids in Allentown

At Lesavoy Pediatric Dentistry, we make it our goal to stay ahead of cavities before they even begin forming. Dental sealants are one great example. These thin, protective coatings create a smooth barrier over the deep grooves and crevices in the chewing surfaces of back teeth. Once applied, sealants make it easier to clean teeth more effectively. As a result, we prevent food particles and bacteria from settling in and causing harmful tooth decay.

Dental sealants are particularly beneficial for older children and teenagers, as their molar and premolar teeth are more prone to cavities because of the narrow grooves in certain teeth. Applying sealants as soon as their permanent molars erupt helps provide long-lasting protection for several years. For most children, permanent molars erupt sometime around the ages of 6 and 12.

Applying dental sealants is a straightforward and painless process. The procedure takes only a few minutes altogether and can usually be completed during your child’s routine checkup appointment.

To place the sealant, we will thoroughly clean the tooth, dry and isolate the area, condition it, then apply the sealant. Next, a bright light cures the sealant material into place.

To ensure your child’s sealants last as long as possible, we recommend that they do not chew any particularly sticky textures with those teeth. Although they are not permanent, most sealants last for several years at the time your child’s teeth are most susceptible to decay, aiding your child’s oral health as they enter adulthood.