The Importance of Sealants for Children’s Teeth

Properly placed sealants in the occlusal (biting surface) grooves of children’s permanent teeth is an important way to help prevent tooth decay. Thin, deep grooves on the biting surfaces of posterior teeth improve food-chewing efficiency but, unfortunately, sticky food readily packs into those thin grooves. Sticky sweets like Gummy Bears, Jolly Ranchers, Granola Bars, Milk…