You've heard the expression, "prevention is better than cure," and it has never been more true than in dental health. Avoiding damage to your teeth through sound oral care beats trying to fix problems after they arise. Pit and fissure sealants, for example, are one of several methods for staving off the decay that leads to dental caries.
Using glass ionomer or a similar bonding agent, these sealants can work particularly well in teens and young children, as newly or partially erupted teeth are often too moist to receive traditional adhesives, according to a report from The Journal of the American Dental Association.