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Dental Sealants in West Bloomfield, MI
A thin protective coating over the chewing surfaces of back teeth, sealing the deep grooves where a toothbrush cannot reach.
Dental Sealants That Stop Cavities Before They Start
The chewing surfaces of molars are not flat. They have deep, narrow grooves that trap food and bacteria and are too fine for a toothbrush bristle to clean out. That is where most cavities in children and teenagers begin, which is why sealants come up so often in kids dentistry. They pair well with fluoride treatments, which protect the smooth surfaces a sealant does not cover.
A sealant flows into those grooves and hardens, leaving a smooth surface that can actually be cleaned. Applying one takes a few minutes, requires no drilling, and no numbing.
At a Glance
Your Care at a Glance
- Comfort
- No drilling and no anesthetic.
- Time
- The tooth is cleaned, the sealant is applied, and it is hardened with a light.
- Results last
- Several years in most cases, and we check them at every visit.
- Who it suits
- Most common in children and teenagers, though adults with deep grooves benefit too.
Who We Help
Is This Right for You?
Sealants protect the grooves a toothbrush cannot reach properly. These are the teeth that benefit most from them.
- Your child has adult molars that have recently come through
- Your child has had cavities in baby teeth already
- The grooves in your back teeth are deep and stain easily
- Brushing well has still not prevented cavities on chewing surfaces
- You want the least invasive prevention available
Your Visit
How a Sealant Is Placed
Checking the Tooth
We confirm the grooves are sound and free of decay. A sealant goes over healthy enamel, not over an existing cavity.
Preparing the Surface
The tooth is cleaned and dried and the surface prepared so the sealant bonds properly. Nothing is drilled and nothing is numbed.
Applying the Sealant
The material flows into the grooves and is hardened with a light. We check the bite so nothing feels high afterward.
Checking Them Over Time
We check sealants at every visit and reapply if one has worn or chipped, which keeps the protection continuous.
Your Dentists
The Dentists Who Will Treat You
Your care here is provided by Dr. Manal Ismail, DDS and Dr. Lakshmi Wakade, DDS, both general dentists who trained at the University of Detroit Mercy. Whichever of them you see, nothing starts until you understand what we found, why we are recommending it, and what your alternatives are.
New patients are usually seen within the same week.
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Tell Us
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Friendly and professional staff
Very family friendly. My children and I have been going to Royal Dental Center for a couple of years now. All the staff is friendly and professional and willing to help with any dental issues.
Insurance and Payment Options for Your Visit
Treatment should not wait on the money. Here is how patients cover it.
Preventive care is what dental plans cover most fully, and we check your benefits before your visit rather than after it.
Insurance and Financing- PPO insurance We accept most major plans
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We offer it for larger treatment plans -
We offer it for one course of treatment
Common Questions
Dental Sealants Questions
How long do dental sealants last?
Several years in most cases. We check them at each visit and simply reapply if one has worn down or chipped away.
Are sealants only for children?
They are most common in children and teenagers, but adults with deep grooves and no decay in those teeth can benefit too.
Does applying a sealant hurt?
No. There is no drilling and no anesthetic. The tooth is cleaned, the sealant is applied, and it is hardened with a light.
Do sealants replace brushing?
No. They protect the grooved chewing surfaces only. Brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings still protect everything else.
Which teeth actually need sealing?
The permanent molars, mostly the first ones, which arrive around age six and are often mistaken for baby teeth because nothing falls out to make room for them. Their chewing surfaces carry grooves narrower than a single toothbrush bristle, which is why most childhood cavities start there rather than between the teeth. We look at how deep the grooves actually are rather than sealing everything by default, so shallow molars that clean easily are usually left alone.
What if there is already decay in the groove?
Then a sealant is the wrong treatment and we say so. Sealing over active decay traps it, and the tooth gets a small filling instead. That is why sealants are placed after an examination rather than as a routine add on, and why we check them at every visit afterward. A sealant that has chipped at one edge needs repairing, because a partly sealed groove is harder to clean than one that was never sealed.
Does insurance cover dental sealants?
Many plans cover sealants for children and teenagers, sometimes up to a certain age. We verify your benefits before we place them and tell you if your plan will not. The quickest way to get a real answer for your own case is a short conversation. Call us at (248) 863-9109 or book online.
Other General Dentistry Services
- Dental Exams and CleaningsRoutine checkups and professional cleanings that prevent problems.
- Fluoride TreatmentsA quick treatment that strengthens enamel against decay.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningA quick, painless check included with your regular exam.
- Gum Disease TreatmentTreating inflammation and infection, from early signs onward.
- Deep CleaningScaling and root planing below the gum line so gums can heal.
- Periodontal MaintenanceOngoing cleanings on a schedule that holds your gum health.
Location and Hours
Visit Our West Bloomfield Office
4819 Haggerty Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Office Hours
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Saturday | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |