Fissure sealant’s are a coating which seals the grooves & pits in the back teeth otherwise known as fissures. This treatment may be carried out on healthy permanent back teeth. The fissure sealant works by helping to stop decay in the groves of the tooth.

Protecting childrens teeth

Children eat many things that can encourage tooth decay & are not always effective at brushing their teeth. Also tooth brushing may not be enough, as toothbrush filaments are too large to get into the fissures to clean thoroughly. Fissure sealing penetrates the fissures thus preventing any food particles or germs getting in. This smooth surface is much easier to clean.

when should fissure sealing be done?

When individual adult teeth begin to appear. Fissure sealing may be carried out on adults as long as the permanent teeth are free from fillings.

Your appointment

The fissure sealing procedure does not hurt at all! A fissure sealant appointment usually takes 15 minutes depending on how many teeth are being sealed. The appointment may be carried out by the dentist or the hygienist.

The dentist cleans & prepares the tooth surface to ensure the fissure seal adheres (sticks) to the tooth.

The sealant is applied, it takes about 20 seconds to set.

Cost
The cost of helping your children keep their teeth for life & reducing the amount of fillings in the future is worth the few pounds the treatment costs. Speak to our dental team for further details. Costs are in the region of £8-10 per tooth.

Caring for your fissure sealed teeth
Just take care of it like the rest of your teeth, brush & floss as normal. Make sure you visit us for your regular 6 monthly consultation.

Ask your dentist or one of the dental team for more information.

Call us for an appointment on 0115 9283253

or email us on info@wollatondentalcare.co.uk