Fissure Sealant Treatment
Healthy teeth, happy children
Fissure sealant treatment is a dental treatment method applied to protect the deep and narrow recesses (fissures) on the chewing surfaces of the teeth from decay. This treatment is widely used especially in children and adolescents to protect the molars.
Fissure sealant treatment is performed by the dentist applying a special filling material in a thin layer to the tooth surface. This material prevents food and plaque accumulation by closing the fissures on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Thus, the teeth are made more resistant to decay.
The treatment process is quite simple and usually painless. After the teeth are cleaned, the fissure sealant material is applied to the tooth surface and hardened. The process is usually completed in a short time and normal eating and drinking activities can be resumed immediately afterwards.
Fissure sealant treatment is an effective method to protect the dental health of children and adolescents. Preventing tooth decay helps to maintain long-term dental health and prevents the development of more serious dental problems.
Our aim is to provide effective and reliable fissure sealant treatments to ensure that our patients have healthy and decay-free teeth. You can contact us for more information or an appointment.
Why do baby teeth decay quickly?
Children’s baby teeth are more prone to decay because they contain more organic matter than permanent teeth. Tooth decay seen in babies is called “baby bottle caries” or “early childhood caries”. These caries usually affect the surfaces of the upper milk sacs of babies and children close to the gums.
What kind of toothbrush should be chosen for children?
Children’s toothbrushes should have a small head. Care should be taken to ensure that the material forming the brush part is soft and made of nylon. This is to protect both the gums and tooth enamel from possible damage.
What are the causes of early age cavities?
The causes of early age cavities, when tooth enamel is much thinner and softer, can be listed as follows:
- Consuming carbohydrate-containing foods such as sugar and starch
- Genetic factors
- Not paying attention to oral and dental hygiene
