More Low-Income Kids Need Dental Sealants
Many kids living in poverty do not get dental sealants. Dental sealants help to protect the teeth from cavities and tooth decay.
Key takeaways:
- Dental sealants are in the form of liquid plastic that quickly hardens after it is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth forming a protective layer.
- The dental sealants have been shown to prevent cavities by up to 80 percent over a period of 2 years.
- School-based sealant programs have been lauded for their ability to reach kids from low income families who are less likely to get dental care services.
- Although sealants will help in the prevention of cavities, cavities can also happen in between the teeth, so kids will still need to have checkups, she said.
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