If my child's teeth are coated with fluoride, is it still necessary to seal the pit and fissure?

Even though the child brushes his teeth every day, why does he still have tooth decay?

This is because in the consciousness we have cultivated since childhood, we only know that if we want to have good teeth, we must brush our teeth every day, but in fact, just brushing our teeth, in fact, there is no way to completely brush our teeth, plus there are more "invisible sugars" in today's children's diets, so we found that even children with good brushing Xi will have tooth decay, and tooth decay is basically adjacent surface caries or internal teeth.

Therefore, if you want your child's teeth to be good, you should not only brush your teeth, but also apply fluoride regularly and seal your pits and fissures.

Fluoride coating is now more common, and everyone knows more about it, today we will focus on pit and fissure sealing.

What is pit and fissure sealant?

The bite surface of the back teeth in everyone's mouth is uneven and pitted when eating and chewing, and the sunken part is called pit and fissure.

Pit and fissure sealants are applied to the pits and fissures of the teeth, and these materials will solidify and harden, forming a protective barrier that covers the pit and fissure.

This barrier prevents tooth decay by preventing the entry of food debris and the erosion of the teeth by bacteria and their metabolites, without affecting the occlusal function of the teeth.

When is the best time to do pit and fissure sealants

(1) When is the best time to do pit and fissure sealant?

Generally, pit and fissure sealing is done within 1 year after the eruption of the back teeth, and the best effect is done. Of course, different teeth have their own suitable closing time:

3~4 years old is the best time for pit and fissure sealing of primary molars;

6~7 years old is the best time for the pit and fissure closure of the sixth instar tooth, that is, the first permanent molar;

11~13 years old is the best time for premolars and second permanent molars to seal pits and fissures.

It should be noted that avoid eating hard and sticky foods for 3 days after pit and fissure sealing, and conduct regular oral examinations for 3-6 months, as long as the sealant can be intact, it can play a role in preventing pit and fissure caries. If the sealing material falls off, it should be resealed.

(2) Is it painful to do pit and fissure sealing?

Most of the pit and fissure sealing time is not too long, only the child needs to open his mouth and cooperate with the doctor's operation, and the whole process is painless, and parents do not need to worry.

(3) Do I need pit and fissure sealing after fluoride application?

Need.

In fact, there is no contradiction between the two, for children with a high risk of caries, even if fluoride is applied regularly, pit and fissure sealing can be done, giving double protection to the teeth.

This is because there are some pits and fissures on the surface of deciduous molars and permanent molars, and it is difficult to apply fluoride alone to these locations, so pit and fissure sealing is a good choice.

Although pit and fissure sealing can play a preventive role, it is not 100% caries-free, and parents should also pay attention to daily oral care.

You can also take care of your baby's teeth in this way every day

(1) Give your child fluoride toothpaste

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that the amount of toothpaste for babies under 3 years of age be the size of a grain of rice, and for those over 3 years old, it should be the size of a soybean.

Brush your teeth for 3 minutes each time, and change your toothbrush once every 3 months. Supervise or help your child brush his teeth twice a day until he or she can brush his teeth properly without parental help.

(2) Oral care begins from the first tooth eruption

When your child has their first teeth, it's time to take care of their mouths. Brush their teeth with a gentle toothbrush or wipe their teeth with gauze.

(3) Eat less sugar

Try to reduce your baby's sugar intake, rinse his mouth and brush his teeth after each candy eat, and reduce the number and amount of sugary liquids he drinks.

(4) Quit the bottle

From the age of 6 months, gradually help children to quit the Xi of using bottles, and stop using bottles at the age of 1.

(5) Visit your dentist regularly

For babies who have teething before the age of 1, it is best to see a pediatric dentist before the age of 1. Don't wait until you have a problem with your teeth, or if you already have tooth decay.

What have you done with your children?