How do children benefit from dental sealants?
Studies show that 4 out of 5 cavities in children under the age of 15 develop on the biting surface of back molars. Molars commonly decay because plaque accumulates in the tiny grooves of the chewing surfaces. Tooth brush bristles can’t effectively reach and clean the deep pits and grooves. Fluoride helps to prevent cavities on smooth surfaces of the teeth, but is less effective in the deep pits and grooves. Sealants are a great preventive mechanism against tooth decay.
