Pit and Fissure sealants

Newly erupted permanent molars in your child are prone to decay for several reasons. One reason being, they may have deep grooves on the chewing surfaces, which harbor plaque and food. Such narrow and deep grooves are not accessible to tooth brush bristles and therefore cannot be cleaned thoroughly, making them vulnerable to dental decay. Dental sealants act as a barrier to dental decay by sealing these groves from food and plaque. They should be applied as early as possible after the permanent molar erupts and before cavities get a chance to form. Sometimes even the milk molars might require sealants. The process of applying sealant is as simple as painting a tooth surface and is painless as no drilling is required. Once applied, sealants usually last for several years and help protect the molars from dental decay.