Fluoride & Fissure Sealing (Children)

ASP Stomatologia offers preventive paediatric care to help protect children's teeth from decay. Fissure sealing fills the deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars with a protective resin, while a fluoride application coats the teeth to strengthen enamel. For nervous young patients, a gentle adaptation visit lets the child get used to the dentist before any treatment. These simple measures are widely associated with fewer cavities in growing children.

Children's back teeth often have deep, narrow grooves (fissures) on their biting surfaces that trap food and plaque and are difficult to clean thoroughly, making them a common site for early decay. Fissure sealing addresses this by cleaning the tooth and flowing a thin protective resin into the grooves, where it sets to form a smooth, sealed surface that is easier to keep clean. The procedure is quick, painless and requires no drilling, and at ASP Stomatologia it is priced per tooth. A topical fluoride application complements sealing by coating all the teeth with a fluoride varnish or gel; fluoride is associated with strengthening enamel and increasing its resistance to the acids that cause decay, and it can also help reduce sensitivity. For children who feel anxious, the clinic offers a dedicated adaptation visit — an unhurried appointment designed to build familiarity and trust with the dentist and surroundings before any actual treatment, which can make future visits far easier. Together these preventive steps form part of a sensible routine for school-age children alongside good brushing habits and regular check-ups. The dentist advises which measures are appropriate based on the child's age, the teeth present and their individual risk of decay, and explains everything to both child and parent in straightforward terms.