The dentist told me that sealant in one the molar came off can a cavity develop that quickly?
Q. I took my 9 yr old daughter for exam and cleaning last week to my dentist. After the cleaning, the dentist told me that the sealant in one of her molars came off and there were 2 stain pits. She said next time we come back, she would need to open up the tooth to see if it needs filling. My daughter was previously seeing a pediatric dentist and had cleaning done 5 months ago and at that time, her sealants were still all intact. Can a cavity develop that quickly? I am afraid of having the tooth drilled and opened if there is no cavity. I have been taking good care of my daughter’s teeth so I am not sure how she got the stain pits. Do we have another option for treatment?
A. Hi
just because there was a sealant on the teeth this does not mean that bacteria cannot infiltrate under it as the seal degrades , the sealant just helps to minimise the chance .
i would just make sure your daughter has fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash and discuss withthe dentist the possibility of keeping it under review if there is no obvious cavitation or penetration into the dentine of the tooth.
just because there was a sealant on the teeth this does not mean that bacteria cannot infiltrate under it as the seal degrades , the sealant just helps to minimise the chance .
i would just make sure your daughter has fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash and discuss withthe dentist the possibility of keeping it under review if there is no obvious cavitation or penetration into the dentine of the tooth.
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