Preventive Care
Dental Sealants in Fullerton, CA
A thin protective layer for the teeth that do the most chewing.
Preventive care now means fewer treatments later. Sealants are a simple way to help protect the back teeth.
What Are Dental Sealants?
A dental sealant is a thin coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. These teeth have deep grooves where food and plaque collect, and they can be hard to clean with a toothbrush alone. The sealant flows into those grooves and hardens, creating a smooth surface that is easier to keep clean. Sealants are often placed on children’s back teeth as they come in, and adults can benefit too. Placement is quick, involves no drilling, and is done during a regular visit.
How Sealants Help
A simple preventive step for the back teeth.
- Seals the Grooves Fills the deep grooves where food and plaque tend to collect.
- Easier Cleaning Leaves a smoother surface that is easier to brush.
- Quick to Place Painted on and hardened during a routine visit, with no drilling.
How Sealants Are Placed
The tooth is cleaned and dried, the sealant is painted onto the chewing surface, and it is hardened in place. We check sealants at your regular visits and repair them if needed.
Sealants at a Glance
- For the chewing surfaces of back teeth
- Often placed as children’s back teeth come in
- No drilling needed
- Checked at regular visits
Protecting Young Smiles
Sealants pair well with pediatric dentistry and regular cleanings.
The short answer
A dental sealant is a thin coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where deep grooves collect food and plaque and are hard to clean with a toothbrush alone. The sealant flows into those grooves and hardens, leaving a smoother surface that is easier to keep clean. Placement is quick, involves no drilling and is often done during a routine visit as children’s back teeth come in, though adults can benefit too.
Dental Sealants FAQ
- What is a dental sealant?
- A sealant is a thin coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It flows into the deep grooves and hardens. That leaves a smoother surface that is easier to keep clean.
- Who should get sealants?
- Sealants are often placed on children’s back teeth as they come in. Adults with deep grooves in their back teeth can benefit too. We will let you know whether they suit you or your child.
- Does getting a sealant hurt?
- Placement involves no drilling. The tooth is cleaned and dried, then the sealant is painted on and hardened. It is done during a routine visit.
- Do sealants need maintenance?
- We check sealants at your regular visits. If one wears or chips, it can be repaired. Brushing and flossing are still important.
Insurance & Financing
Benefits and participation vary by plan. Please contact our office so we can help you verify your coverage and understand your options before treatment.
CareCredit and Cherry are available. Terms and approval are set by each provider.