CHILDREN’S CARE · HADAPSAR, PUNE

Fluoride & fissure sealants

Fluoride treatments help strengthen enamel. Sealants cover the grooves on chewing surfaces, helping keep food and bacteria out of hard-to-clean areas.

Dental care at Tooth Paradise, Handewadi Road, Hadapsar, Pune.

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Why it matters

Deep grooves can be difficult to clean even with good brushing. Preventive treatment can reduce decay risk but does not replace daily cleaning or check-ups.

When to get it checked

New permanent back teeth
Deep grooves that trap food
A history of cavities

What a visit may involve

Review your child’s risk of decay.
Discuss whether fluoride, sealants or both are appropriate.
Review the protection at future appointments.

AN ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

A child’s newly erupted molar has deep grooves. The dentist may recommend a sealant to protect its chewing surface.

This explains a possible treatment pathway; it is not a case report or promised result.

Are sealants a replacement for brushing?+

No. Teeth still need regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between them.

General information to support a conversation with your dentist. The right treatment requires an examination.
Further reading: ADA: sealants · ADA: fluoride.
Listed services: Dr. Priyanka’s profile.