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Dental sealants for children create a protective coating over the chewing surfaces of adult teeth to help reduce the chance that a cavity will develop in deep grooves and pits. Those areas can collect plaque and food and may be difficult to clean even for children who brush well.
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Targeted prevention
Dr. Carroll considers the shape of the tooth, the child’s cavity history, age, home care, and overall risk before recommending a sealant. The goal is targeted prevention, not automatically sealing every tooth.
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Checked at routine visits
Sealants are checked during routine visits because they can wear or chip over time and may occasionally need repair.
Reviewed by Shari Carroll, DMD, MPH - Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Contact
1611 S. Catalina Avenue | Suite 100 Redondo Beach | CA 90277 | Phone: (310) 357-4414
There is FREE parking in our underground parking garage accessible off of Catalina Avenue.
Existing patients: Please use Dr. Carroll’s established after-hours contact instructions for urgent questions outside normal office hours.
