Why does my child need dental sealants?

Did you know that the chewing surfaces of your teeth are not flat? Your back teeth have deep grooves and pits where food can accumulate and cause cavities.

In most cases, caries are found on the chewing surfaces of the teeth located at the back of the mouth, your premolars and molars.

Dental sealants are a thin coating that is painted on the teeth to protect them from cavities.

This forms a protective shield on the chewing surfaces of your back teeth.

Dental sealants should be the treatment

Children who have teeth with deep grooves are more prone to caries.

When considering preventive steps for maintaining proper oral health in kids, dental sealants should be the treatment of choice.

Dental sealants keep food particles from getting trapped in the pit and fissures of your teeth.

Dental sealants are a thin coating that is painted on the teeth to protect them from cavities.

This forms a protective shield on the chewing surfaces of your back teeth