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Fissure Sealants For Children Near Blackrock At Dublin18 Dental Care

Your oral health is our priority and we do everything we can to ensure that our patients have the best chance of keeping oral diseases at bay. We offer a range of dental hygiene and preventative dental services, including fissure sealant treatment for children. If you would like to book your child in for treatment during the summer holidays, call us and arrange an appointment today!

What is fissure sealant treatment?

Fissure sealant treatment is a means of reducing the risk of tooth decay in children. It involves applying a plastic coating on the biting surface of tooth, which is known as fissure sealant. The sealant covers the fissures, tiny cracks in the tooth surface, to form a barrier between the teeth and bacteria and food debris. With sealants in place, it is much harder for food to become trapped in the fissures and this lowers the risk of cavities forming. This treatment is usually used on the back teeth, which are involved in chewing and breaking up food.

How does fissure sealant treatment work?

Fissure sealant treatment is quick, painless and very effective. Treatment takes less than half an hour and there is absolutely no pain involved, no drilling and no scary injections! The sealant is applied to the teeth once they have been cleaned thoroughly and it is then set firm using a light; at this stage, your child will be asked to pop on a pair of protective goggles.

What are the benefits of fissure sealant treatment?

Fissure sealant treatment is a really effective means of reducing the risk of decay in children and it is quick, simple and safe. Children are able to enjoy the benefits of treatment without worrying about pain and the results of treatment last a long time.

Fissure Sealants For School Children 6+ Near Blackrock

Fissure sealant treatment is recommended for children; this is a preventative treatment, which helps to reduce the risk of tooth decay.

What is fissure sealant treatment

Fissure sealant treatment is a preventative dental treatment, which involves placing a plastic coating over the top of the molar teeth to provide a barrier between bacteria and food debris and the biting surface of the tooth. On the surface of the tooth there are small channels, which are known as fissures, which tend to trap bacteria and bits of food. The sealant provides a seal over the top of these fissures, which prevents food and bacteria getting trapped; this helps to reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease.

What does treatment involve?

The procedure to apply fissure sealant is very simple and quick and it is not painful. It only takes a few minutes to seal a tooth. The tooth is cleaned thoroughly and then dried before the sealant is applied over the biting surface of the tooth; it is then hardened and dried using a special light.

How long does sealant last?

Sealant should last for several years, but it may become worn or damaged; if this is the case, treatment can be repeated.

How effective is fissure sealant treatment?

Studies show that fissure sealant treatment is extremely effective in children and can reduce rates of decay by up to 86 per cent.

If you would like to find out more about fissure sealant treatment or arrange an appointment for your child, contact us today near Blackrock!