Sealants are like a shield for your teeth. They are a thin covering painted on the chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars). Sealants protect teeth by blocking plaque and bacteria from accumulating.
When applied in childhood, sealants can save a lot of money over a lifetime. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sealants can reduce cavities by up to 80% immediately and up to 60% for four years or more.
Dentists use sealants as part of the plan to ensure a healthy mouth. Getting sealants is quick, easy and painless!
Sealants are easily applied (it takes just minutes), safe, and painless! There is no drilling, and numbing shots are not usually needed.
Sealants work best when applied after molars come into the mouth – around age 6 for first molars and age 12 for second molars.
Check your plan document for coverage for sealants. Or contact us. Whichever plan you have, talk to your dentist about sealants today.
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