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Sealant prevalence increased by 35% among children.
4 in 10 children aged 6–11 years had dental sealants on permanent teeth.
Chart: Percentage of children aged 6–11 with sealants in the period 1999–2004:
- Overall: 31%.
- Mexican American: 24%.
- Lower-Income: 22%.
Chart: Percentage of children aged 6–11 with sealants in the period 2011–2016:
- Overall: 42%.
- Mexican American: 44%.
- Lower-Income: 39%.
Sealant prevalence among Mexican-American and lower-income children nearly doubled.