Gentle cavity treatment and simple protection that keeps small teeth healthy.
Molars have deep grooves and pits where food and bacteria settle, and those grooves are hard to clean even with good brushing. A sealant is a thin protective coating painted over the chewing surface to seal those grooves off. It goes on in minutes, needs no drilling, and is completely painless.
If a cavity does form, a filling restores the tooth so your child can chew and speak comfortably again. We use tooth-coloured material that matches the natural tooth, so the repair is hard to spot and holds up to everyday use. Treating a cavity early keeps it from reaching the nerve, which is what turns a simple filling into a crown or an extraction.
If a cavity does form, a filling restores the tooth so your child can chew and speak comfortably again. We use tooth-coloured material that matches the natural tooth, so the repair is hard to spot and holds up to everyday use. Treating a cavity early keeps it from reaching the nerve, which is what turns a simple filling into a crown or an extraction.
Compassionate pediatric dental care designed to keep every child’s smile healthy, happy, and growing strong.
For a sealant, we clean and dry the tooth, paint on the protective coating, and set it with a special curing light. No numbing needed, no drilling, and completed in just a few minutes per tooth!
For a filling, we numb the area gently, remove the decay, and place the composite material, carefully checking the bite before your child leaves. Both treatments are usually done in one short visit.
Usually as soon as the permanent molars come in, around ages 6 and 12. We check at routine visits and let you know when the timing is right.
No. Placing a sealant takes only a few minutes and needs no drilling or numbing. Most children barely notice it.
Yes. Sealants go on natural teeth and work alongside other dental work. They protect the chewing surfaces as your child grows.
Several years with normal wear. We check them at each visit and reapply if one wears down.
For children’s teeth, yes. Tooth-coloured fillings bond well, handle everyday chewing, and blend in naturally.