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Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities
Dental sealants prevent 80% of cavities in the back teeth, where 9 in 10 cavities occur.
About 60% of children ages 6-11 years don’t get dental sealants.
Children from low-income families are 20% less likely to get dental sealants than children from higher-income families.
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- Page last updated: October 18, 2016
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