Children’s Dentistry
Fissure Sealants
Protect teeth for healthier smiles!
A fissure sealant is a plastic liquid-coating that then sets to form a protective barrier. Fissure sealants are painted on to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, in order to reduce the stagnation of sugary substances - this all helps to preserve your child’s teeth!
Fissure Sealants have been scientifically proven to prevent decay, especially when they’re placed early when permanent teeth have just erupted.
The benefits
- Protects from tooth decay – much of the decay found in teeth takes place in the pit and fissure locations, and so fissure sealants go a long way to help prevent tooth decay from causing damage to your oral health.
- Quick and painless – the procedure is fast and takes only a few minutes for each tooth. It’s also not painless so if your child is concerned about this, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about!
- Prevents plaque build-up – it’s often found that food particles will attach to teeth, and over time this will lead to a build-up of plaque between the surfaces of the teeth – which would be difficult to remove by regular brushing. A sealant is a great way to prevent this from happening as they act as a protective barrier.
FAQ’s
Fissure sealants can last for many years, and so it’s a treatment that is definitely worth looking at, considering how it can protect/prevent plaque build-up, as well as tooth decay.
The best time is generally after the first permanent teeth come through, typically this is between the ages of 6-7.
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