Helpful definitions of frequently used terms. This page is provided to help further your understanding and to make sure your decisions are informed and educated.

Tips and instructions from the American Dental Association for the care and maintenance of your teeth.

Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs on these surfaces. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces fro...