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Sealants

12.5% of all tooth surface is on the top (occlusal surface) of the tooth. Occlusal surfaces develop 2/3’s of the total cavities in the teeth of children. One way to help prevent cavities from forming is to seal the teeth.

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Many teeth have deep invaginations in them that are too narrow for the bristles of a tooth brush to access.

Therefore, placing a dental sealant into the grooves prevents bacteria from getting in and causing a cavity. 

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