Once your son or daughter has had all of their baby teeth replaced by their 32 adult teeth, it’s important to maintain them. If the biting surfaces of their molars and premolars have deep pits and fissures in the tooth enamel, they could be hard to clean with twice-daily brushing. These areas can start to trap residual food particles and... read more »

Dental sealants are a plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth to protect them against cavities. Sealants can be placed on any of the teeth, but they are usually placed on the premolars and molars, as these are the teeth that have decay the most often. The back teeth have crevices and depressions that are... read more »

Dental sealants are comprised of a thin, plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Sealants provide a protective coating that helps to preserve tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay. The Problem The molars have deep depressions that are uneven and bumpy, making them difficult to clean well — especially for children. These pits... read more »