Sealants and who can benefit from them?
The chewing surface of children’s teeth are the most susceptible to cavities and least benefited from fluorides. Sealants are adhesive coatings that are applied to the tops of teeth and can be very effective in preventing tooth decay. Current research has shown that 4 out of 5 cavities in children under age 15 develop on the biting surface of back molars. Molars are the most decayed teeth because food and plaque accumulate in the tiny grooves of the chewing surfaces. Sealants prevent the cavities that fluoride cannot effectively reach.
