{"id":631,"date":"2022-09-29T10:56:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T10:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=631"},"modified":"2023-02-15T12:25:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T12:25:04","slug":"sealants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/sealants\/","title":{"rendered":"SEALANTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In dentistry, a sealant refers to a thin plastic coating that is applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars as well as to any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) in the teeth.\u00a0 There is a high probability that more than 75% of dental decay begins in these deep grooves.\u00a0 The teeth with these conditions are very difficult to clean and they are prone to decay very easily as a result.\u00a0 Sealants create a smooth, easy-to-clean surface by sealing deep grooves in the tooth.<\/span><\/p>

It is possible to protect teeth from decay for many years by using sealants; however, it is important to check them for wear and chipping on a regular basis at the dentist.<\/span><\/p>

Sealants are used for the following reasons:<\/b><\/p>