Are Sealants necessary?
Yes. The back teeth (molars and bicuspids) normally develop deep pits and fissures on the chewing surfaces. These irregularities can’t be cleaned even by diligent brushing because a single toothbrush bristle is far too large to get into these grooves. Plaque is then allowed to form out of reach of daily cleaning. Sealants fill these grooves with an acrylic-like material which hardens and prevents food and plaque from embedding in these grooves, thereby decreasing the risk of decay.
Yes. As the back teeth develop, microscopic pits and fissures form on the chewing surfaces of the enamel. These irregularities can’t be cleaned even by diligent brushing because a single toothbrush bristle is far too large. Consequently, tiny bits of food and plaque hide out of reach of daily cleaning. Sealants prevent food and plaque from embedding in these grooves and thereby decreases the risk of decay.
