dental cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases in children and teens; dental sealants are an…

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. - \childrens dental health,\ centers for disease control and prevention according to the passage, which benefits do dental sealants provide? check all that apply. tooth whitening protection against bacteria painless tooth decay prevention offers up to four years of protection cure for gingivitis

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. - \childrens dental health,\ centers for disease control and prevention according to the passage, which benefits do dental sealants provide? check all that apply. tooth whitening protection against bacteria painless tooth decay prevention offers up to four years of protection cure for gingivitis

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Brief Explanations:

The passage states that dental sealants are a painless way to prevent tooth decay, protect against bacteria (as they prevent cavities where bacteria - related decay occurs), and offer up to four years of protection. It does not mention tooth - whitening or being a cure for gingivitis.

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B. protection against bacteria C. painless tooth decay prevention D. offers up to four years of protection