Maggok Station Dental Clinic_ “When Is the Right Time?” [2. Timing and Cost of Pit and Fissure Sealants]

Hello.

We are Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic,

which never misses even the smallest changes in your mouth.

In Part 1,

we looked at what pit and fissure sealants are,

why they are effective for preventing cavities in advance,

and how they can be helpful not only for children but also for adults.

If you haven’t seen Part 1 yet,

please check the link below first

and today’s post will be much easier to understand.

Now then, today’s topic is the question many people are most curious about!

“When is the best time to get a sealant?”

“How much does it cost, and is it covered by insurance?”

We will neatly and clearly organize the proper timing and cost of pit and fissure sealants,

in the style of Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic.^^

When Is the Best Time to Get a Pit and Fissure Sealant?

• Children (early stage of permanent tooth eruption)

Maggok Station Dental Clinic_ first and second molars

Usually, the time when the first permanent molars erupt (around age 6),

and when the second permanent molars erupt afterward (around age 12)

is the most appropriate time for sealants.

The newly erupted molars at this stage

have deep grooves because the surface has not yet fully hardened,

making them the perfect structure for food particles and bacteria to stick to.

That is why filling these tooth grooves with sealant at this time

has a truly great cavity-prevention effect.

2. For adults, the 기준 is not the timing but the condition!

Maggok Station Dental Clinic_ orthodontics

For adults, “when” matters less than “the condition of the teeth.”

If any of the following apply, then the time is “now”:

• Deep molar grooves that make brushing difficult

• Food frequently gets stuck and even leads to gum inflammation

• Difficulty managing teeth during orthodontic treatment

• Areas where cavities have repeatedly occurred

• Areas around previous cavity treatment that are especially vulnerable

Because adults have used their teeth for a long time, the surface may wear down little by little,

but the deep grooves that were present from the beginning often remain.

These deep grooves are areas that brushing cannot easily reach,

so cavities can quietly develop there.

So even if you think, “Isn’t it too late for me?”

it may actually still be a very helpful time to get a sealant.

How Much Does a Pit and Fissure Sealant Cost?

Maggok Station Dental Clinic_ dental cost consultation

For children and adolescents, that is, those under 18,

pit and fissure sealants are covered by insurance.

Not all teeth are covered,

only the first permanent molars and second permanent molars,

a total of exactly 8 teeth.

That is all you need to remember.^^

When insurance applies, the cost difference is quite large.

Normally, if a sealant is done without insurance,

it costs around 30,000 to 50,000 KRW per tooth,

but with insurance it drops to the 8,000 to 10,000 KRW range.

You only need to pay 10% out of pocket.

Maggok Station Dental Clinic_ before and after sealants

And here is even better news!

If a sealant falls off with a bite, like “pop,”

and it comes off within 2 years, it can be redone with insurance coverage.

In other words, preventive treatment gets another chance.

But! There is one important condition.

If the tooth already has a cavity,

insurance coverage is difficult.

That is why sealants are not about

“Should I do it later?” but about

“Do it quickly before cavities appear!”

Today’s summary at a glance!

1. Sealants are an effective cavity-prevention treatment for both children and adults

2. For children, the golden timing is when permanent teeth erupt

3. For adults, the 기준 is the tooth structure and the difficulty of care rather than timing

4. For children, it is an economical preventive treatment with national health insurance coverage

Maggok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic

Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic

values not only treating cavities that have already developed,

but also protecting teeth so they do not develop in the first place.

Because,

from a single tiny groove in a tooth,

from a tiny gap that is not even easy to see,

there are really many cases where major treatment starts later on.

If you take good care of the small things,

you can reduce one big worry in the future.

That is why we are so sincere about “prevention.”

We hope your teeth stay comfortable and healthy for a long time.

We will be quietly, but steadily, by your side on that journey.

[ This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing proper information about dental surgery and procedures. Since infection and side effects may occur after surgery, the procedure should be decided only after sufficient consultation with an experienced medical professional. ]

[Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic Pit and Fissure Sealant Series]

1. What is a sealant?

2. Timing and cost of sealant application

3. Sealant procedure process

4. Sealant maintenance tips