If you are unable to keep your appointment, kindly notify the clinic 48 hours in advance. When calling for an appointment, please inform us of any health problems that you have and any medications that you are taking. Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. They are applied on as a liquid and quickly harden to form a shield over the tooth. They may be clear or tinted.
Sealant placement is easy and painless.
Sealants can be placed by dentists or dental hygienists. Dental Hygiene students, under faculty guidance, place sealants as part of our total preventive services. The chewing surfaces of back teeth are rough and uneven because they have small pits and grooves. Food and bacteria become trapped in these hidden areas because toothbrush bristles cannot brush them away, and eventually, the tooth can develop a cavity. The most important reason for getting sealants is to avoid tooth decay.