Dental sealants (a plastic material that is applied to a chewing surface of a back tooth) are most often placed in children and teenagers, since tooth decay can start soon after teeth come in. But adults can benefit from sealants too, because you never "outgrow" the risk for developing cavities.
Prevention is always better than treatment. Sealants are very useful in preventing tooth decay on the back teeth and can save patients money in the long run. Your dentist can make sealants part of your plan for a healthy mouth.
Dental sealants (a plastic material that is applied to a chewing
surface of a back tooth) are most often placed in children and
teenagers, since tooth decay can start soon after teeth come in.
But adults can benefit from sealants too,...
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American Dental Association answered:Dental sealants (a plastic material that is applied to a chewing surface of a back tooth) are most often placed in children and teenagers, since tooth decay can start soon after teeth come in. But adults can benefit from sealants too, because you never "outgrow" the risk for developing cavities.