Tooth decay prevention. And fissures.

Hello, Pit and fissure sealants are an excellent preventive option for deep grooves in the chewing surfaces of molars, even in adults, provided the teeth are free from active decay. If the stained pits and fissures are non-cavitated, a clinical examination (and bitewing X-rays if required) can confirm whether they are only stains or early caries.

For long-term durability, resin-based sealants generally perform better than glass ionomer sealants, although no sealant is permanent. With proper placement, good oral hygiene, and periodic reviews, they can last for several years. Eating hard foods like chips does not usually damage a well-bonded sealant, but regular dental check-ups are recommended to assess retention and reapply if needed. Topical fluoride varnish is also beneficial, especially if there is a moderate to high risk of cavities. Sealants and fluoride varnish complement each other rather than replace one another. My advice would be to have the stained grooves examined first. If they are only stained and not decayed, a resin-based pit and fissure sealant along with fluoride varnish is a good preventive approach. Continue brushing twice daily with a fluoridated toothpaste and schedule dental check-ups every 6 months for the best long-term protection.

Durability of any pit and fissure sealant depends upon the daily eating habits, proper oral maintenance and hygiene. There are no dental materials that come with lifetime guarantees. All sorts of dental treatments demand timely check and corrections. That is the prime reason of asking the patient to vsiit every 6 months to their dentist. Fluoride coating alongwith pit and fissure sealants usually help in delaying the cavity especially in children and remineralisation of enamel layer. But dietary habits totally affects the working of these two treatments on teeth. The complain of mild stains could also be a start of decaying process. But that is confirmed after dental checkup and oral examination whether it is stain or initial stage 2 cavitites. Kindly get it checked properly to avoid increase in the issue.

Visit your trusted dentist for complete guidance and oral check.

Hello .I understand your concern pit and fissure sealants are given for prevention of dental caries.If there are stains in the teeth due to tobacco smoking or chewing then one needs to go for ultrasonic professional teeth scaling.There are many pit and fissure sealants available but the sealants are used only professionally can be only done by a professional dentist.

you can visit a dentist to rule out dental caries and dental stains. And for application of pit and fissure sealants and flouride varnish

brush teeth twice daily with fluoride tooth paste with a medium bristle tooth brush use a fluoridated mouth wash twice daily .

Pit and fissure sealants and fluoride coating are great preventive treatments that help protect teeth from cavities. Resin based pit and fissure sealant cover the deep grooves of the teeth to prevent food and bacteria from getting trapped, while fluoride coating strengthens the enamel and reduces the risk of decay.

As you mentioned that black stain in your teeth pit and fissure so get checked and do X-ray to confirm no decay.

Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. Regular dental checkup every 6 month.