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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 20px;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 20px;”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”1000px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]At Antoine Dental Center in Houston, we believe prevention is the best dental treatment our patients can receive, which is why we are proud to offer dental sealants for children and adults. Dental sealants are a mainstay of preventive dentistry that can help prevent cavities in treated teeth. In many cases, dental sealants are placed over pits and fissures on the chewing surfaces of molars, where plaque and tartar are more likely to collect and foster the growth of bacteria. By supporting optimal oral health and averting problems before they have the chance to form, this treatment at our dental clinic in Houston can save our patients time and money in the long term.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-10b4438b-19ee-409b-a7d8-2ae5289e286a” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-10b4438b-19ee-409b-a7d8-2ae5289e286a%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 20px;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 20px;”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#43B78D” header_2_font_size=”40px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]In cavity-prone teeth, bacteria often attack the natural grooves on the chewing surfaces because of difficulty cleaning them thoroughly. Sealants are special applications that help protect against cavities by filling in tiny cracks and holes on the exterior of the teeth. The placement of sealant on these areas does not necessarily prevent the accumulation of plaque and tartar, but it does guard against erosion by the acid that oral bacteria produce there. Sealants are especially beneficial for children ages 6 to 12, though adults can also benefit from receiving sealants. Sealants last for about 2-4 years before they need replacements.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]