Can dental sealants protect my childs teeth from decay?
One of the most common places that tooth decay develops is on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth in the indentations and grooves- called pits and fissures. These pits and fissures are difficult to keep clean because toothbrush bristles cannot reach into the microscopic grooves to remove plaque bacteria and tiny particles of food increase the risk of decay. A dental sealant is a plastic material that is applied to a chewing surface of a back tooth. This sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from damaging plaque and acids.
