What Is A Sealant?
A sealant is a thin plastic coating that protects the deep groves of the teeth. When placing sealants on your child’s teeth it does not hurt. It only takes a few short minutes to get all of the surfaces protected. Usually sealants are placed on the pre-molars and molars however, sometimes they are recommended for other surfaces. The sealant can only be seen if you are looking very close and should not alter your child’s bite. The color is generally white but may have a tint to it depending on the type of sealant used. Usually, Dr. Fuller will recommend placing sealants at your child’s regular visit after their molars and premolars have come in. In order to place the sealant on the teeth, first the surface will be cleaned with a specific paste. Then an acidic solution will be placed on the surface of the tooth. This allows for a rougher surface to be created in order for the sealant substance to stick. Once this is done, the se...