What are dental sealants and who can benefit from them?
The chewing surface of children’s teeth are the most susceptible to cavities and least benefited from fluorides. Sealants are adhesive coatings that are applied to the tops of teeth and can be very effective in preventing tooth decay. Current research has shown that 4 out of 5 cavities in children under age 15 develop on the biting surface of back molars. Molars are the most decayed teeth because plaque accumulates in the tiny grooves of the chewing surfaces. Sealants prevent the cavities that fluoride cannot effectively reach.
Sealants protect the grooves and pits on the chewing surface of the back teeth or molars. Even if your child brushes and flosses carefully, it is impossible to clean the tiny grooves and pits on certain teeth. Current research has shown that 4 out of 5 cavities in children under age 15 develop on the biting surface of back molars. Food and bacteria can accumulate in these crevices, placing your child at risk for tooth decay. Sealants are adhesive plastic coatings that are applied to the tops of teeth and they “seal out” the plaque, acid, and bacteria.
The chewing surface of children’s teeth are the most susceptible to cavities and least benefited from fluorides. Sealants are adhesive coatings that are applied to the tops of teeth and can be very effective in preventing tooth decay. Current research has shown that 4 out of 5 cavities in children under age 15 develop on the biting surface of back molars. Molars are the most decayed teeth because food and plaque accumulate in the tiny grooves of the chewing surfaces. Sealants prevent the cavities that fluoride cannot effectively reach.
The chewing surface of children’s teeth is most susceptible to cavities and least benefited from fluorides. Sealants are adhesive coatings that are applied to the tops of teeth and can be very effective in preventing tooth decay. Current research has shown that four out of five cavities in children under age 15 develop on the biting surface of back molars. Molars are the most decayed teeth because plaque accumulates in the tiny grooves of the chewing surfaces. Sealants prevent the cavities that fluoride cannot effectively reach.
