Pit & Fissure Sealants

 

Pit & Fissure Sealants are a safe and painless way of protecting your children’s teeth from tooth decay. It is a plastic coating which covers the chewing surfaces of the back adult teeth. The sealant forms a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth. Sealants act to prevent bacteria growth that can lead to dental decay. The resin flows into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of teeth. The Pit & Fissure Sealants protect tooth enamel from the bacteria and acids that cause tooth decay. Sealants are a safe and painless way of protecting your teeth from tooth decay. The sealant forms a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.