Dental Sealants

This is one of the reasons why great oral hygiene is key to preventing tooth decay. Dental sealants are mostly used for kids, but they can also be placed on adult posterior teeth. Patients with a higher risk of caries should be treated with sealants. Dentists apply these plastic materials on the occlusal surfaces, covering the pits and fissures. This creates a smooth surface, which is much easier to clean. They are used for posterior teeth, permanent molars and premolars, and in some cases for the frontal ones to protect the cingulum if there are pits and fissures.

Brushing, flossing and using a mouthwash is the perfect combination for a clean oral cavity. They are ideal for the smooth surfaces. But unfortunately, sometimes this type of hygiene is not enough to clean the occlusal surfaces. Dental sealants provide an additional protection is preventing the appearance of caries, especially with children of high risk. If the child is not good at providing oral hygiene, their permanent teeth can easily become decayed. That is why a lot of dentists decide to protect the teeth with sealants.