At what age should children undergo pit and fissure sealing?

The treatment effect of pit and fissure sealing is best for children. This treatment needs to be carried out in several stages. The first stage should be when the teeth are fully erupted and caries have not yet occurred. The second stage should be when the child is six or seven years old. The third stage can be when the child is twelve or thirteen years old. Pit and fissure sealing is a better way to prevent caries.

At what age should children undergo pit and fissure sealing?

At what age is it suitable for children to have pit and fissure sealing? It can be divided into three stages depending on the situation. The first stage is when the child's teeth have fully erupted and caries have not yet occurred. The second stage is when the first permanent molars appear at around six or seven years old, and the third stage is when the second permanent molars grow out at around twelve years old. The effects of pit and fissure sealing during these three stages are very good. The steps for pit and fissure sealing are simple and painless, so children can generally accept it. However, after children have undergone pit and fissure sealing, they need to follow the doctor's advice and regularly check the condition of the teeth.

Does every child need to have pit and fissure sealing?

1. Generally speaking, deep pits and fissures, especially those that can get stuck with the probe (including suspected caries).

2. Patients with other teeth, especially the opposite teeth with the same name, who have caries or are prone to caries, should undergo pit and fissure sealing.

3. When children's teeth erupt and reach the occlusal plane, it is suitable for pit and fissure sealing, usually within 4 years of eruption.

4. The best time for sealing is: 3 to 4 years old for deciduous molars, 6 to 7 years old for first permanent molars, 11 to 13 years old for second permanent molars, and 9 to 13 years old for bicuspids. For disabled children with poor oral hygiene, even if they are older or their teeth have been in the mouth for a long time, the age for pit and fissure sealing can be relaxed.

Is it good to do pit and fissure sealing?

No need to remove tooth tissue, close the pits and fissures of teeth, and eliminate the "hiding place" of bacteria;

It only takes a few tens of minutes to complete, reducing or even eliminating the retention of food debris, cutting off the "logistics support" of bacteria, causing them to "starve to death". Without a material basis, they cannot survive and reproduce.

There is absolutely no pain, because the pit and fissure sealant contains fluoride ions, which will be continuously released to enhance the ability of our teeth to resist caries;

The shedding rate is extremely low, it is safe and harmless, and it transforms the uneven tooth surface that is prone to dirt accumulation and difficult to clean into a smooth, flat and easy-to-clean surface, making cleaning easier.

Finally, I would like to remind all parents that when deciding to do pit and fissure sealing, they must guide their children's psychology in advance to avoid their children being too nervous. In this way, the pit and fissure sealing can be done very well, and attention should also be paid to post-care, which parents should also pay attention to.