Sealants are a protective coating that are placed on the chewing surface of back teeth to prevent cavities from forming in the “pits and valleys” of these teeth. Sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars. We recommend sealing molars as soon as they come in, the first molars around age 6 and second molars around age 12. This is an inexpensive and easy way to help keep these teeth healthy and cavity free from the start.
