The molars and premolars in the back of your mouth play an important role in your overall oral function. When one of these back teeth is affected by a cavity it can severely limit your ability to bite off, chew, and grind tough foods. At the same time many people’s permanent molars and premolars have deep pits and textures in... read more »

The occlusal, or biting, surfaces of your molars and premolars are called upon to do most the chewing and grinding when you eat. To aid in this, most people have developed textures in the tooth enamel. While this makes the teeth more efficient for their given task, there is also a chance of food residue or plaque becoming trapped in... read more »