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Why Pit & Fissure sealants?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children above 6 years of age or once the first set of permanent molars erupts are best suited for dental sealants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abnormally deep grooves on the chewing surface of molars are more susceptible to decay\/caries. Sealants help by filling the grooves, making the surface smooth and easy to clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As compared to dental fillings, sealants are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Significantly less invasive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Quick and easy to apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • No Drilling required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • No Anaesthesia required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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          Who needs Pit & Fissure sealants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Early dental decay\/caries can also be treated by applying sealants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Children undergoing orthodontic treatment can also benefit from the sealants as braces tends to harbour more plaque<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              • Children with special needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                • Children with poor oral hygiene and high sugar diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Teeth with Enamel defects and hypoplasia can also benefit from the sealants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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