Dental sealants are a dental treatment used to prevent dental decay (caries) or cavities especially among young kids. The decay is a result of breakdown of teeth due to activities of bacteria.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Dental sealants, used to prevent tooth decay in children, are made of a liquid plastic that coats the teeth and quickly hardens. They have been enormously successful at reducing ...

New guidelines jointly issued by the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) may lead to an increased use of sealants in children and adolescents. Sealants are effective in ...

Pit and fissure sealants are an effective preventive technology for children at high risk of dental decay as long as the sealant is retained. Autopolymerizing sealants and visible light curing ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for fissure sealants? A: You can visit your local dental clinic and children can visit a pediatric dentist for applying dental sealants. A dentist or dental hygienists ...