The deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of your child’s back teeth are the number one hiding place for food, bacteria, and decay. A toothbrush simply cannot reach into these tiny crevices no matter how well your child brushes. At Memon Dental Care in Castle Hill, fissure sealants seal these grooves before decay gets a chance to start — protecting your child’s teeth quickly, painlessly, and effectively in a single short appointment.
Fissure sealants are one of the most cost-effective preventive treatments available for children. Parents across Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Northmead, Baulkham Hills, and the Hills District trust our team to protect their children’s smiles from the very first permanent molar.
Our team checks your child’s sealants at every dental check-up and reapplies them when needed. Furthermore, fissure sealants work best when combined with our preventive dentistry services including fluoride treatment and professional cleaning.
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
We recommend fissure sealants as soon as the first permanent molars come through, typically around age six. A second set is usually recommended around age 12 when the second permanent molars erupt. Our Castle Hill team will assess your child’s teeth and advise the right timing.
Not at all. There is no drilling, no needle, and no anaesthetic needed. The procedure is completely painless and takes only a few minutes per tooth. Furthermore, most children find the appointment easy and stress-free from start to finish.
Fissure sealants typically last between five and ten years. Furthermore, our Castle Hill team checks their condition at every routine visit and reapplies them when needed.
Many Australian health funds cover fissure sealants under preventive dental extras. We have HICAPS on site so your rebate is processed instantly on the day. Eligible children may also access government dental benefit programs. Contact our Castle Hill team to check your child’s coverage before the appointment.
In some cases yes. If decay is caught very early in a fissure and has not yet progressed into the tooth, a sealant may be applied to arrest its development. However, this is assessed case by case during your child’s examination at our Castle Hill clinic.
For more information on children’s preventive dental care, visit Health Direct Australia.