Pediatric Dental Sealants
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Protect Your Child's Smile with Dental Sealants
Sealants are thin, protective coatings applied to your child’s back teeth to prevent cavities—especially in hard-to-clean grooves.
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Why choose sealants?
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Help prevent cavities in molars and premolars
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Quick and painless application
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Invisible protection that lasts for years
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Kids without sealants are nearly 3x more likely to get cavities
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At Tooth Patrol Pediatric Dentistry in Moorestown and Cherry Hill, sealants are a smart, effective way to protect growing smiles.
The Simple, Pain-Free Sealant Application Process for Kids
Getting sealants at Tooth Patrol Pediatric Dentistry is quick, gentle, and pain-free—ideal for kids of all ages.
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Clean & dry the tooth
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Apply a bonding gel, then rinse
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Paint on sealant over grooves and pits
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Use a curing light to harden it in seconds
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No drilling, no discomfort—done in minutes
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Can be completed during a regular check-up
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Kids can eat and drink right away
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A simple step that adds powerful protection to your child’s smile!
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Long-Lasting Protection: The Value of Sealants for Families
Dental sealants offer lasting protection and real value for families in Moorestown and Cherry Hill.
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Can protect teeth for up to 10 years
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Checked and maintained at regular dental visits
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Prevent 80% of cavities in the first 2 years
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Backed by the CDC as a proven preventive measure
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Help avoid the need for fillings, crowns, or more complex treatments
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A cost-effective way to protect your child’s smile long-term
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At Tooth Patrol Pediatric Dentistry, sealants are a simple step that can save your family time, money, and dental stress down the road.
When Should Parents Consider Dental Sealants for Their Children?
The best time for sealants is right after permanent molars come in—but some baby teeth may benefit too.
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1st molars erupt around age 6
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2nd molars come in around age 12
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Sealants may be used on baby teeth with deep grooves or high cavity risk
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Early protection helps prevent decay before it starts
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We check your child’s sealant needs at regular visits
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Most insurance plans cover sealants for kids
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At Tooth Patrol Pediatric Dentistry, we tailor sealant timing to your child’s unique smile—for prevention that lasts.
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PEDIATRIC TEETH CLEANING
Early Intervention
Long-Term Value
Non-Invasive Protection
Cavity Prevention
The Essential Benefits of Dental Sealants for Your Child's Smile
At Tooth Patrol Pediatric Dentistry, we believe prevention is the key to a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dental sealants offer Mooresville and Cherry Hill families a simple yet powerful way to protect children's teeth during their most cavity-prone years. These protective shields provide numerous advantages that make them one of our most recommended preventive treatments. Here's why dental sealants could be the right choice for your child:.
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Cavity Prevention
Dental sealants act as physical barriers that prevent food particles and bacteria from settling in the deep grooves of molars. Studies show children without sealants have nearly three times more cavities than those with sealants.
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Non-Invasive Protection
The application process is quick, painless, and requires no drilling or removal of tooth structure. It can be completed during a regular check-up with no recovery time needed.
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Long-Term Value
Sealants can protect teeth for up to 10 years and prevent 80% of cavities in the first two years after application, making them highly cost-effective compared to treating decay later.
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Early Intervention
Applied soon after permanent molars erupt (around ages 6 and 12), sealants provide immediate protection during the most cavity-prone years, potentially helping children avoid decay entirely.
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If you have questions about pediatric dental sealants, contact Tooth Patrol Pediatric Dentistry today. Our team is committed to providing gentle, effective care in a kid-friendly environment that prioritizes your child's comfort and long-term oral health.