Fissure Sealants in Croydon
Most tooth decay in children starts in the same place: the deep grooves on the back teeth that a toothbrush can’t fully reach. Fissure sealants help protect these vulnerable grooves, reducing the chance of decay developing. In keeping with our mission to remove the barriers that keep families from getting the care they need, sealants are a simple addition to preventive children’s dentistry at Croydon Dental Clinic.
What Are Fissure Sealants?
A fissure sealant is a thin, tooth-coloured coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars. It flows into the tiny grooves where food and bacteria can collect, creating a protective barrier over the tooth. Sealants are most often recommended for children and teens as adult molars come through, though cavity-prone adults may benefit too.
Why Croydon Dental Clinic Is Well Placed for This
Fissure sealants sit at the centre of preventive, child-focused dentistry, exactly where our co-director Prathiba Musthyala’s training is concentrated. As an Oral Health Therapist, her scope of practice is built around prevention, early intervention and paediatric care, not added on top of it.
Having worked across private and government dental settings in Australia and New Zealand, she brings that experience to every appointment, along with a calm manner when working with nervous young patients. Seeing Prathiba means your child is with a clinician who works with growing smiles every day.
The Sealant Appointment
A sealant appointment is quick and straightforward, with no drilling or anaesthetic usually required.
- Clean and dry – The tooth surface is cleaned and dried so the sealant can bond.
- Apply the sealant – A thin liquid resin is painted into the grooves.
- Cure with light – A curing light sets the sealant in seconds.
- Check the bite – We check your child’s bite for comfort.
Kids can return to their usual activities straight afterwards.
Sealants and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Fissure sealants may be covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) for eligible children. If your child qualifies, their available benefit may be used towards sealants as part of their preventive dental care. Not sure if they’re eligible? Our team can check their eligibility and available balance before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Book a Fissure Sealant Visit
Protecting those hard-to-clean grooves early may help lower your child’s risk of decay and the need for fillings later. Book a fissure sealant appointment with Prathiba at Croydon Dental Clinic, or ask us about sealants at your child’s next check and clean.