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A member asked:
Is it possible to still get cavities if i've had a fissure sealant put on my teeth?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: There are no absolutes in anything in health care. I would believe that sealants could obscure an underlying problem. This is an area best for dentists though.
Answered 5/1/2012
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Yes: Sealants are typically only placed on the occlusal (biting) surface, buccal (cheek) pits & fissures & lingual (tongue) grooves. Sealants do not provide any protection for interproximal areas (in-between) teeth so that's why daily flossing is recommended. If a sealant starts to break down, decay may start to occur underneath or around the failing sealant. Hence, regular check-ups with your dentist.
Answered 8/28/2018
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Yes: Sealants only decrease the chance of developing cavities. They can't prevent them 100% of the time.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Have small cavities(hole) on 3 teeth of which two are type 6 on molars and one is pit nd fissure carries on molar.The hole is visible to naked eye but very smal. My dentist told that I don't need any filling now so, is this wise decision by dentist?
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