Each of your child's teeth has a specific shape and other characteristics to make it efficient at its given role in their mouth. Molars and premolars are primarily responsible for grinding and chewing food. These teeth can often deep pits and textures on the biting surface. For some children, these areas can be difficult to clean from brushing alone. If... read more »

As your child’s permanent molars and premolars emerge, it’s quite common for the biting surfaces of these teeth to have deep pits and fissures. A deeply textured biting surface is an evolutionary trait that helped our ancient ancestors more efficiently chew and grind tough foods. Sometimes, these pits and fissures can be hard to clean with brushing alone. If residual... read more »