Pediatric Dental Sealants in Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek kids usually need sealants on their 6-year and 12-year molars because the deep grooves trap food from lunches at school or after-practice snacks. We notice this especially in kids who love chewy snacks or who brush fast in the mornings before running out the door. Sealants block food and bacteria from sticking in the tiny pits that cause early childhood cavities.

Your Dentist in Walnut Creek paints a thin coating right onto the molar grooves after cleaning the tooth. The whole process is quick, and kids usually say it feels like “a sticker on the tooth.” According to the American Dental Association, sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars, which is where the vast majority of cavities occur in school-aged children. Parents often tell us sealants helped prevent the deep cavities that used to run in their family.

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