Illustration of a molar with a protective sealant on its chewing surface and a shield

Arista Dental Care of Edmonds

Dental Sealants in Edmonds, WA

Dental sealants are a thin, protective coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth, sealing out the food and germs that cause cavities. At our Edmonds office, dental sealants take one quick, comfortable visit and can last 5 to 10 years with regular checkups.

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At a Glance

Who Benefits From Dental Sealants?

Sealants are a smart choice for:

Children, as soon as their permanent molars come in, usually around ages 6 and 12
Teens whose back teeth haven’t been sealed
Adults with deep grooves in their back teeth and no decay or fillings there
Anyone who tends to get cavities

How Dental Sealants Protect Teeth

The chewing surfaces of back teeth have deep grooves where food and germs collect. Even careful brushing can’t always reach them, which is why so many cavities start there.

A sealant flows into those grooves and hardens into a smooth, protective shield. With the grooves sealed, food and germs can’t settle in, and cavities are much less likely to form.

Sealants and Fluoride Work Together

Sealants don’t replace fluoride. Fluoride in toothpaste and community water strengthens enamel all over the tooth, while sealants protect the grooves. Together they offer the best protection against cavities.

Why Sealing Beats Filling

Decay damages teeth permanently, and fillings eventually need to be replaced. Sealing a healthy tooth costs less than filling a cavity later, and it saves your child the time and discomfort of treatment.

Simple, Kid-Friendly Prevention

Quick and painless

No numbing or drilling for most sealants.

Lasting protection

Sealants can protect teeth for 5 to 10 years.

Checked at every visit

We look at your sealants at checkups and touch them up if needed.

A friendly team

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The Process

How Sealants Are Placed

Each tooth takes just a few minutes.

Cleaning

The tooth is cleaned and dried.

Preparing the surface

A gentle solution prepares the chewing surface so the sealant bonds well.

Painting on the sealant

The sealant is painted into the grooves.

Hardening

A special light hardens the sealant in seconds.

Cost & Financing

Cost of Dental Sealants in Edmonds

Dental sealants are one of the most affordable ways to prevent cavities. Many insurance plans cover sealants on children’s permanent molars, and we’ll check your benefits before treatment.

Making Care Affordable

We participate with most major dental insurance plans
Our insurance coordinator checks your benefits and files your claims
Patient financing through CareCredit
An in-house plan for patients without insurance

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Dental Sealant FAQs

How long do dental sealants last?

A sealant can last 5 to 10 years. We check your sealants at regular visits and can reapply them if they wear.

Do sealants hurt?

No. Placing a sealant usually needs no numbing or drilling; it’s painted on and hardened with a light.

When should my child get sealants?

Sealants are often placed soon after the permanent molars come in, usually around age 6 and again around age 12.

Can adults get sealants?

Yes. Adults with deep grooves and no decay or fillings on those teeth can benefit from sealants too.

Do sealants replace fluoride?

No. Sealants and fluoride protect teeth in different ways and work best together.

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Cavity Prevention for Edmonds Families

Our office is on 76th Avenue W, just south of Swedish Edmonds and a few blocks west of Highway 99. It’s easy to fit sealants into a regular checkup for families from Edmonds and nearby Lynnwood, Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace.

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