Most common questions used to investigate
Is your child between 6 and 13 years old?
Has your child recently experienced permanent chewing teeth coming out?
Has your child experienced cavities in his/her permanent chewing teeth?
Does your child skip brushing his/her teeth on a regular basis?
Does your child have permanent premolars (two teeth between canine and molar)?
Has your child faced difficulties after brushing his/her teeth due to food residues that stays on the teeth chewing surfaces?
Has your child experienced quickly formed plaque built up on the back teeth surfaces?
Has your child had professional dental cleaning before?
Common conclusions
It seems your child does not need sealants. Sealants help in caries prevention when first (at 6-7 years) and second (at 11-12 years) molars come out. It is best to remove cavities (filling) and have fluoride treatment afterwards. This can help your child protect carious teeth from further progress and other teeth from decay. You can try to improve your child’s brushing skills and follow hygiene routine twice every day. Schedule a visit to your pediatric dentist for further treatment.
While it is unlikely your child needs sealing in his/her teeth you are displaying some signs of being uncomfortable about your child’s permanent teeth. You can try to improve your child’s brushing skills and follow hygiene routine twice every day. Moreover, having dental checkups 4-5 times a year may help to prevent decay. Schedule a visit to your pediatric dentist for further examination and cleaning.
Based on your answers, it is likely your child needs sealing. Sealants help to prevent decay when first (at 6-7 years) and second (at 11-12 years) molars come out. Decay may occur due to deep and tight grooves on the chewing surface or other enamel pits. That is a thing composite layer of high concentrated fluoride-based mineral remedy, which fills all these weak defenseless areas. Make sure your child does not have cavities. Sealed teeth also need regular checkups. Please schedule a visit to your pediatric dentist for more information and treatment.
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