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Dental sealants in Newmarket offer a simple, preventive solution designed to stop decay before it ever begins. This thin, protective coating acts like a shield over your teeth, keeping food particles and bacteria out of the areas most vulnerable to cavities.
We offer dental sealants at Leslie North Dental. If you’re a parent looking to protect your child’s smile or someone who tends to get cavities easily, sealants are one of the easiest ways to stay ahead of dental problems.
Explore the four simple stages used to clean, prepare, seal, and protect the chewing surface of a tooth.
The tooth is carefully cleaned to remove plaque, food particles, and debris from the deep grooves of the chewing surface.
A conditioning gel is placed on the chewing surface to prepare the enamel and help the sealant attach securely.
The liquid sealant material is carefully brushed into the pits and grooves where food and bacteria commonly collect.
A special curing light hardens the material within seconds, creating a durable protective layer over the chewing surface.
Dental sealants are thin protective coatings made of plastic resin or glass ionomer. They’re placed on the surfaces of molars and premolars to form a shield over grooves and pits.
Dental sealants are one of the simplest yet most effective preventive treatments available. Here’s why so many patients choose them:
Not everyone develops cavities the same way, which is why dental sealants are recommended based on individual risk, not just age. If your teeth have areas that are harder to clean or you’ve had issues with decay in the past, sealants can offer targeted protection exactly where it’s needed most. They’re especially useful for patients whose molars are more vulnerable to plaque buildup, helping prevent problems before they start.
The first permanent molars usually erupt around age 6, and the second molars around age 12. Applying sealants soon after these molars come in protects them during the cavity-prone childhood and teenage years.
When saliva production decreases, cavity risk can increase. For patients with dry mouth or Xerostomia, sealants protect cavity-prone tooth surfaces from acid and bacteria.
For adults with a history of dental cavities, sealants can reduce the risk of future decay and potentially avoid more costly restorative treatment.
At Leslie North Dental, we make dental sealant appointments simple, comfortable, and easy to understand. Our team will first examine the chewing surfaces of the teeth and explain whether sealants are appropriate for you or your child.
The treatment is completed without drilling or needles and usually takes only a few minutes per tooth. Throughout the appointment, we help patients stay comfortable, answer any questions, and carefully check the finished sealant and bite before they leave.
In most cases, patients can return to their normal activities and eat as usual immediately after the visit. We will also explain how regular brushing, dental checkups, and professional cleanings help protect the sealed teeth over time.
There are no injections, drilling, or freezing. The procedure is completely non-invasive and usually takes only a few minutes per tooth. This makes it a great way to build positive dental experiences for children early in life.
Dental sealants are one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your teeth, especially when you compare them to the cost of treating cavities later on. Because this is a preventive treatment, many dental insurance plans cover sealants either fully or at a high percentage. Therefore, tooth sealants for kids and teenagers are among the most cost-effective forms of preventive care.
For adults, coverage depends on the insurance provider and plan details. However, even without insurance, dental sealants remain an affordable option compared to restorative treatments like fillings, crowns, or root canals.
At Leslie North Dental, our team takes the time to review your insurance benefits with you and provide clear, transparent pricing before starting any treatment.
FAQs
Yes, dental sealants are safe for children. They are a quick, painless, and effective preventive treatment endorsed by the ADA and CDC, with minimal material risks.
Sealants can last several years. Your dentist will check them during regular visits and reapply them if needed.
Not at all. The process is completely painless, and no needles or drilling are involved.
Yes, especially if they are at higher risk for cavities or want extra protection for their molars.
Yes, dental sealants are covered under the CDCP for eligible children 17 and under on specific permanent teeth. Coverage depends on family income and may involve co-pays. Many private Ontario dental insurance plans also cover sealants for children.
In Newmarket, Ontario, dental sealants cost around $100 per tooth. Prices vary by clinic, and CDCP or private insurance can reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.