act as a shield against the plaque that forms within your children's teeth. This sealant helps your kids prevent cavities and in the long-run dental procedures like dental implants and root canal treatments. Dental sealants are better applied immediately the adult molar teeth start coming through before the cavity-prone ages of 6-14 years. But baby teeth can get sealants too if they've deep grooves.
The dental sealant application process is totally painless and only takes a few minutes with a dentist's help. A resin-based or glass ionomer sealant may be used. Resin-based sealants have better retention than glass ionomers, but glass ionomer sealant has the advantage of being less moisture-sensitive and containing fluoride.