Sealants

Dental Sealants at Northstar Family Dental

Dental sealants are a simple, non-invasive solution designed to protect your teeth from cavities. At Northstar Family Dental, we offer sealant treatments that create a protective barrier over the grooves and crevices of your back teeth, where decay is most likely to develop. This preventive measure is especially effective for children and teenagers but can also be beneficial for adults looking to protect their teeth.

How Do Sealants Work? Sealants are thin, clear or tooth-colored coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth. Once applied, the sealant bonds to the enamel, forming a protective shield that prevents plaque and food particles from becoming trapped in the grooves of your teeth.

Who Should Get Dental Sealants?

• Children and teenagers, especially those with newly erupted molars

• Adults who want to protect their teeth from future decay

• Patients at high risk for cavities

Sealants are a safe, affordable way to reduce the risk of cavities and maintain good oral health. This preventive treatment can last for several years, providing long-term protection with minimal maintenance.

Sealants protect the depressions and grooves of your teeth from food particles and plaque that brushing and flossing can’t reach.

Easy to apply, sealants take only a few minutes to seal each tooth. Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and can last several years before a reapplication is needed.

Children and adults can benefit from sealants in the fight against tooth decay.