How do sealants work?The rough pits, fissures and grooves on the biting surface are smoothened and hence there are less chances of bacteria and food particles

and plaque accumulating there. Thus, pit and fissure sealants break the contact of plaque, food particles and local acidity caused by bacteria and the enamel.

The enamel is thus protected from acid attack and hence there are less chances of cavitation. Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. It helps the kid with extra prctection on their teeth un.: they learn how to do a bet--:job of brushing and flossin

Better to seal a tooth rath=than to fill it up.

How long do they last?

With proper precautions they can last f.- long time. They withstand the forces of ch - ing well. However, it must be noted the - -:

Dental sealants protect the child's teeth ants can and do come out sometime. 1- =-through the cavity prone year (Age six to four- be noted however that even in case i

Pits ardfissures t. cealed with a ... sealant

rne out there is no damage to the structure :f the teeth since drilling was not done in the first place. Sealants are only painted on the tooth surface and hardened. Sealants can be repainted on the tooth in case if they come out. All the time the sealants are in place they will protect the tooth against dental decay. With proper precautions, the sealants offer considerable protection during cavity prone years of the children.Other uses of sealants?