What Do Sealants Do? - 1 November
Dental sealants are plastic coatings placed on the chewing surfaces of the teeth to prevent tooth decay. Sealants protect the pre-molars (which come in around age 6) and the molars (which come in around age 12), as these are the teeth used the most for chewing. When food gets stuck in the grooves of the teeth, it causes plaque, which in turn causes cavities. Sealants prevent this from happening by
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