Children’s Fissure Sealants
Fissure Sealants to Protect Teeth
At Avenue Dental, we’re big believers in prevention when it comes to your child’s oral health. Fissure sealants are a simple way to help protect your child’s teeth from decay, adding a layer of defence over the hard-to-reach grooves where decay often starts. They’re applied to the molars and premolars, where the deep grooves can be tricky to clean, and placing them is quick and straightforward.
What Are Fissure Sealants?
Fissure sealants are a protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of your child’s back teeth. These teeth often have natural grooves and pits that can trap food and bacteria, which can increase the risk of decay. By sealing over these grooves, sealants create a smoother surface that’s easier to keep clean and less likely to trap the things that cause decay.
Why might fissure seals help?
- A barrier against decay: Sealants cover the grooves where plaque and bacteria tend to build up, helping protect those vulnerable areas.
- Quick and straightforward: Applying sealants is non-invasive — there’s no drilling and no anaesthetic needed.
- Durable: With good care, sealants can last for a number of years, though they’re checked at regular visits and can be topped up if needed.
- May reduce future treatment: By helping prevent decay, sealants can reduce the chance of needing more involved treatment down the track.
Our Children’s Dentistry Services Include
Why Choose Avenue Dental for Fissure Sealants?
With practices across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, we provide child-friendly dental care with a warm, patient approach. Our team is experienced in working with children, and we take the time to explain things in a way kids can understand, so they feel more relaxed about their visit. We’ll always talk you through what we’re recommending and why.
Does your child need fissure sealants?
If you’d like to find out whether fissure sealants are right for your child, book an appointment online or contact your nearest Avenue Dental practice across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide. We’re happy to talk through how they work and whether they’d suit your child.
The Fissure Sealant Process
Applying fissure sealants is a simple, straightforward procedure:
- Cleaning: The tooth surface is cleaned so the sealant can bond properly.
- Preparation: The tooth is dried, and a special solution is applied to help the sealant stick.
- Application: The sealant material is carefully painted onto the grooves of the tooth.
- Hardening: A curing light is used to set the sealant, forming a protective layer.
The whole process is quick and involves no drilling, which makes it a manageable one for most children.
Are Fissure Sealants Right for Your Child?
Fissure sealants are often considered as a child’s permanent molars and premolars come through, usually between the ages of about 6 and 12. Your dentist will assess your child’s teeth and may suggest sealants if they’d benefit from some extra protection in those grooves — it comes down to your child’s individual needs.
Flexible payment plans
At Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, we understand that dental treatment can be difficult to fit into your budget, which is why we offer a range of different dental payment plan options.
