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Dental Sealants
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Children should get sealants on their permanent back teeth as soon as they come in.

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dental instruments, prescription pills and a glass of water
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Opioids
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Information for dentists about opioids.

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Health Topics
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Burning Mouth
Cancer Treatments & Oral Health
Cleft Lip & Palate
Dental Fillings
Dental Sealants
Developmental Disabilities & Oral Health
Diabetes & Oral Health
Dry Mouth
Fluoride & Dental Health
HIV/AIDS & Oral Health
Opioids & Dental Pain
Oral Cancer
Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Taste Disorders
Temporomandibular Joint & Muscle Disorders (TMJ)
Tooth Decay
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Information For
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Children
Older Adults
Test your oral health knowledge!
Diverse children at school
Dental sealants protect the chewing surfaces of children’s back teeth from cavities, or tooth decay. True or False?
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Finding Dental Care
Last Reviewed
August 2020