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When it comes to your health, prevention is always better than treatment.
One of the most common places that tooth decay develops is on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, called premolars and molars. When you run your tongue along the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, you can feel depressions and grooves. These indentations are called pits and fissures.
Because pits and fissures are difficult to keep clean, we may recommend dental sealants. A dental sealant is a plastic material that is applied to a chewing surface of a back tooth. The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acid.
Dental sealants have been used safely and effectively for more than two decades. They can benefit children and adults. The likelihood of developing tooth decay on the chewing surfaces begins early in life, so children and teenagers are obvious candidates for sealants. Adults can benefit from sealants too, because one never outgrows cavities. Sealants protect vulnerable areas, such as pits and fissures, by sealing out plaque and food.
Note the fiiled pits and fissures
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