Dental sealants can be applied to your child’s teeth in a painless process. First, the dentist in 07024 will clean the teeth carefully to remove all plaque and tartar buildup. The tooth will then be dried and an acid solution used to etch the surface of the tooth. Dentin bonding is applied and then cured with a bright ultraviolet light. Dental sealants for kids should last up to ten years, but they may need to be reapplied as your child ages. Dental sealants are usually applied once when the child reaches six or seven years old and then again when they are twelve or thirteen if needed.