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Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. Dental caries or a cavity most commonly occurs on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Sealants are plastic material applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars).

Toothbrush bristles cannot reach all the way into the depressions and grooves on the Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities.

Sealants protect these vulnerable areas by “sealing out” plaque and food. Erupting molars and premolars benefit the most as they can be protected against cavities very early in life, but adults can benefit from sealants too.