Dental sealants are a quick, painless procedure that is recommended for most children with newly erupting molars. The chewing surfaces of molars can have deep grooves in them that can be almost impossible for a toothbrush bristle to get into.

Sealants are a liquid material that is placed into these grooves and hardened with a curing light to make the chewing surfaces smoother and easier to keep clean. Having these areas able to be kept cleaner helps reduce the risk of cavities forming.