“Are dental sealants good?”

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“Are dental sealants good?”

My daughter is 9 years old and I want to get for her dental sealants. Are dental sealants good?

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**Dr. Patricia A. London** Dentist Concord, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Patricia A. London Dentist Concord, NC

Yes they are great.

**Dr. Bobby Grossi** Dentist Flint, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bobby Grossi Dentist Flint, MI

Yes they prevent decay

**Dr. Selam Totonchi** Dentist Wheaton, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Selam Totonchi Dentist Wheaton, IL

Yes, research shows that dental sealants reduce risk of cavities on the molar teeth by 80%. Dr. Totonchi

**Dr. KARL SMITH** Dentist Tacoma, WA · Accepted Answer

Dr. KARL SMITH Dentist Tacoma, WA

If done correctly dental sealants will protect the teeth from getting cavities in the deep grooves on the top of the teeth.