What's the youngest age that dental sealants can be applied? i had sealants as a kid, and actually really liked them. i'd like to get them as soon as possible for our son, who's now nine. can we do it as soon as all his permanent teeth come in?

Sealants : Sealants can be appled to the permanent teeth as they come in. His first molars came in at about 6 years old, and he would have four of them. He probably does not have his premolars yet.

Sealants : Sealants are the best prevention for cavities on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. It is advisable to apply the sealants as soon as the teeth are erupted and can be sufficiently isolated to seal properly. This is usually around the age of 6. Your child's dentist or pediatric dentist will make the determination when and which. Not all back teeth (molars and premolars) need to be sealed... Only the ones that develop with prominent grooves and pits that put them at risk for food adhering to the surface and decay resulting... When in doubt seal!

Age not a factor: Age isn't really a factor. Any tooth that has deep grooves can be sealed as long as the tooth is erupted enough that the dentist/hygienist can keep it dry and the patient's behavior permits. By age nine most kids in my practice have already had their 1st permanent molars sealed. You don't have to wait until all his permanent teeth are in.

Sealants: You can place sealants on posterior teeth once they are fully erupted. You do not need to wait until all of the teeth are there, you can do them as they come in. Sealants have been proven to be the most effective way to prevent occlusal cavities in children.

Now: As soon as the tooth is fully erupted or out of the gums a sealant can be placed.

Yes.: Sealants can be done on permanent teeth as soon as they are full erupted into the mouth. As long as they do not have any decay (cavities). At nine, your son probably has 4 permanent molars already in place. Make sure you ask your dentist about sealants at his next visit!