What Are Dental Sealants? Everything You Should Know About Dental Sealants
What Are Dental Sealants? Dental sealants are thin coatings made of mainly plastic, that are placed on the occlusal—chewing— the surface of the permanent molars and premolars (the back teeth). The back teeth’s surfaces have fissures—or grooves—which can accumulate food debris and plaque. This will, in turn, make them vulnerable to decay or dental caries.