Even people who are diligent about their dental care will often develop a cavity in a back tooth. The problem with back teeth is that the chewing surfaces have deep grooves and fissures to help grind up food more efficiently, but these fissures can easily trap food and decay-causing bacteria. As a result, cavities can frequently develop in these chewing surfaces. This is when tooth sealants could help, providing another layer of protection for these more vulnerable back teeth.
What are Tooth Sealants?
Tooth sealants, called fissure sealants are a preventative dental care treatment and application is quick, painless and non-invasive. Fissure sealants are made from a very thin layer of composite resin material applied onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The sealant is painted onto clean tooth surfaces where it quickly hardens and creates a strong barrier, completely sealing the tooth surface so cavities cannot form.
Who Can Have Fissure Sealants?
We usually apply tooth sealants to children’s newly erupted adult teeth but they can be applied at any age. However, we can only use this preventative dental care treatment on teeth that are free from cavities or fillings.
To find out if this treatment could help you or another family member, call Coastal Smiles today for advice.
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