What is cavity filling to prevent tooth decay?
Dental Sealants are the most effective and gentle dental technique to prevent tooth decay for children. The doctor uses a layer of specialized bioplastic glue (Sealant or Glassionomer Cement) to cover the deep, narrow grooves on the chewing surface of the molars. This filling layer makes the tooth surface flatter, prevents food from remaining and prevents bacteria from attacking and causing tooth decay.
Why should we fill pits and grooves to prevent early tooth decay in children?
- The molar groove is the place where bacteria most easily accumulate:According to dental research, up to 90% of tooth decay in children comes from pits and grooves on the chewing surface of the molars because the bristles cannot penetrate deeply to clean.
- Young tooth enamel is still thin and weak:During the period of 6 - 12 years old, the enamel of baby teeth and newly grown permanent teeth has not yet completed the calcification process, and has poor acid resistance, so it is very susceptible to corrosion.
- Releasing Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel:The filling material contains the ingredient Glassionomer that continuously releases Fluoride to help remineralize tooth enamel, increasing the strength of your baby's teeth.
- No tooth grinding, no pain:The technique of filling pits and grooves completely does not invade real tooth tissue, does not grind teeth, and is performed quickly in 10 - 15 minutes.
Caring for your baby's teeth after filling the pits and grooves
- Remind your child to brush their teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
- Avoid letting your child bite objects that are too hard or eat sticky candy that sticks to the chewing surface immediately after filling.
- Take your child for regular checkups every 3 - 6 months so the doctor can monitor the adhesion of the filling and provide comprehensive oral care.
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