Children · Fissure sealants
A protective coating for back teeth.
Fissure sealants are a thin coating applied to the deep grooves of back teeth, where food and bacteria collect and decay often begins. The procedure is quick and usually needs no drilling or injections.
Fissure sealants
Back teeth protection
Quick procedure
Children and adults
CDBS for eligible children
Norlane · Geelong · est. 1974
Fissure sealants
Back teeth protection
Quick procedure
Children and adults
CDBS for eligible children
Norlane · Geelong · est. 1974
Norlane · Geelong
One location since 1974
One location since 1974
Sealants · Norlane
Deep grooves, sealed over to help keep decay out.
The chewing surfaces of molars and premolars have natural pits and grooves called fissures. These can be too narrow for toothbrush bristles to clean well, which makes them a common place for decay to start.
A sealant flows into these grooves and sets to form a smooth surface that is easier to keep clean. Sealants are often recommended for children soon after their adult molars come through, and may also suit some adults.
Norlane Dental
One location since 1974
Why sealants
How fissure sealants can help.
Sealants are one part of preventive care, alongside brushing, fluoride and regular check-ups.
N° 01
Protection
Seals deep grooves
Helps block food and bacteria from settling into hard-to-clean fissures.
N° 02
Comfort
Quick and gentle
Applied in a short appointment, usually without drilling or anaesthetic.
N° 03
Children
Timed with new molars
Often placed soon after the adult molars come through, commonly around ages 6 and 12.
N° 04
Cleaning
Easier to clean
A smoother surface is easier to keep clean with everyday brushing.
N° 05
Monitoring
Checked at each visit
Sealants can wear over time, so we check them at check-ups and top them up if needed.
N° 06
Cover
CDBS eligible
Fissure sealing is a basic service under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children.
Not a substitute
Sealants work alongside good habits.
Sealants protect the chewing surfaces only. Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth, limiting sugary snacks and drinks, and regular check-ups are still important for the whole mouth.
The appointment
How sealants are applied.
01.
Check
Your dentist checks the teeth to make sure they are suitable and free of decay.
02.
Clean
The chewing surfaces are cleaned and dried.
03.
Prepare
A conditioning gel is applied briefly, then rinsed off, to help the sealant bond.
04.
Seal
The sealant is painted into the grooves and set with a curing light.
05.
Check the bite
We check the bite and the sealant, and review it at future check-ups.
Comfort, cost and convenience.
Please note
Eligibility for payment plans, CDBS and sedation is confirmed individually. Ask our team what applies to you.
01.
Comfort
Sedation options
For anxious patients: happy gas in the chair, or sleep dentistry with Geelong Sleep Dentistry, for suitable patients.
02.
Payment
Payment plans
Interest-free payment options and flexible finance for eligible patients, so cost is easier to plan around.
03.
Health funds
On-the-spot claiming
Claim on the spot with HICAPS for most private health funds, so you only pay any gap on the day.
04.
Children
CDBS bulk billing
Eligible children can receive basic dental services bulk billed under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Have a question before you book? Call our Norlane team on (03) 5278 2666.
Fissure sealants in Norlane, Geelong
Protect those new molars.
Request an appointment online or call (03) 5278 2666. We are open six days a week, including Saturdays.
Location
Norlane Dental Aesthetics & Implants
21-29 Princes Highway
Norlane VIC 3214
Direct line
(03) 5278 2666
Reception is happy to help with enquiries and appointments
Hours
Mon – Thu · 8:30am – 6:30pm
Fri · 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sat · 8:30am – 4:00pm
Parking
Ample free on-site parking
Easy access from the Princes Highway, Norlane