Although proper brushing effectively removes food particles and plaque from tooth surfaces, it doesn’t work as well on teeth with hollows and indentations, leaving the teeth more prone to cavities and decay. Most dentists, therefore, recommend the application of dental sealants, a thin, usually clear or white, plastic coating on pitted teeth for additional protection. Which Tooth Specifically? Any tooth with fissures and grooves that tend to harbor debris and are not thoroughly cleaned through brushing is a candidate for sealant. Teeth that have deep and narrow pits usually need more urgent attention than those which are naturally rounded with shallow grooves.A dental sealant is usually applied on premolars and molars at the back of the mouth, since they receive the most pressure from chewing and grinding and are, therefore, more prone to enamel erosion and pitting.
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