Tooth decay is a common problem and can often affect the chewing surfaces of back teeth. We do work hard to try to prevent tooth decay in children and one way we can do this is through using fissure sealants. The reason why these surfaces are so prone is due to the deep grooves and fissures that help to grind up food, but which can easily trap food debris and bacteria.
Fissure Sealants Sunnybank Hills & Sunnybank

What Are Fissure Sealants?

Fissure sealants are made from a type of plastic resin that is able to flow into all the grooves and fissures and which quickly hardens, creating a strong yet thin layer of sealant, protecting the tooth. These sealants can last for several years before they need replacing. This procedure is quick and non-invasive, and very effective.

Tooth decay is a common problem and can often affect the chewing surfaces of back teeth. We do work hard to try to prevent tooth decay in children and one way we can do this is through using fissure sealants. The reason why these surfaces are so prone is due to the deep grooves and fissures that help to grind up food, but which can easily trap food debris and bacteria.

When Should My Child Have Fissure Sealants?

We suggest applying fissure sealants soon after your child’s adult back teeth have erupted. It’s important to act fairly quickly, as we can only use fissure sealants to protect teeth that do not have any cavities or fillings, as treatment is only effective for teeth that are healthy.

Fissure sealants are generally only used to protect adult teeth, but if your child has particularly deep grooves in their milk or primary teeth and which are difficult to keep clean, we might suggest this treatment to keep these teeth free from cavities. This is because it’s important to protect these teeth and to make sure they aren’t lost to soon.

For an appointment, please call us on (07) 3272 8833. We are located at Level 4 Sunnybank Hills Shopping town, Cnr Calam and Compton roads, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109.

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