According to the passage, which benefits do dental sealants provide? Check all that apply
Dental cavities are one of the most common chronic
diseases in children and teens, dental sealants are an
effective way to prevent these cavities Dental sealants
are a quick, easy, and painless way to prevent most of the
cavities children get in the permanent back teeth, where 9
in 10 cavities occur. Sealants are thin coatings that when
painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth
(molars) can protect against 80 percent of cavities for two
years, and continue to protect against 50 percent of
cavities for up to four years.
- "Children's Dental Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
tooth whitening
1) protection against bacteria
2) painless tooth decay prevention
3)offers up to four years of protection
4)cure for gingivitis