Dental Sealants: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Dental Sealants are a thin coating painted onto the chewing surface of molars to protect them against decay. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends sealants for children’s primary teeth and permanent molars.

Primary molars are in a child’s mouth from about the age of 6 until they fall out around the age of 12. During this time, they play 2 vital roles: maintaining space for the adult teeth forming below the gum line and ensuring that a child can chew properly. Therefore, it is vital to do whatever is possible to defend the health and strength of these important primary teeth.

Because a child will have their permanent molars for the rest of their life, it is important to protect them against decay, especially during the pre-teen and teenage years when kids are likely not on top of their oral care.

At Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph, we stay of top to the very latest treatments to provide our patients with state-of-the-art care. If you have questions about sealants or anything else related to your child’s oral health, we invite you to speak with our expert team by calling 973-989-7970.