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Protective
Dental Sealants

Protective dental sealants are like force fields for the back teeth, sealing them off from cavity-causing acids.

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Powerful cavity prevention

Protective dental sealants are a simple, affordable and incredibly effective way to prevent cavities. We recommend sealing the permanent molars and premolars as soon as they come in, usually around age 6 and, again, at age 12. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental sealants can prevent up to 80% of cavities in kids’ back teeth for several years after being applied.

Getting Dental Sealants is Easy Peasy

Your San Diego pediatric dentist will paint a thin, clear, BPA-free layer on the chewing surfaces of your child’s back teeth. The process only takes a few minutes and is well tolerated. The sealant will form a protective barrier, preventing food debris, bacteria and acids from getting into the pits and grooves of these teeth and causing cavities.

Protective Dental Sealants

Benefits Of
Protective Dental Sealants

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They
work!

Dental sealants have been proven effective for preventing cavities on the chewing surfaces of kids’ back teeth, where the majority of cavities occur.

Quick and
painless

There are no needles involved and the procedure only takes a few minutes. Kids can watch their favorite show on Disney+ while the dentist paints the solution onto their teeth.

Saves time
and money

Preventing cavities means you also prevent the cost and time associated with having to treat and repair them.

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