About 1 in every 5 children between the ages of 5 and 11 years have one untreated decayed tooth. Unfortunately, children with poor oral health often miss school and get lower grades compared to those who don’t. Untreated tooth decay causes pain, infections, and...
20% of kids between the ages of five and 11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth. 13% of kids between the ages of 12 to 19 also have an untreated decayed tooth. Primary teeth help kids chew properly, which helps maintain proper nutrition. It also aids in speech...
Approximately 42% of American children aged between 2 and 11 have had dental caries in their primary teeth. Part of the reason for this worrying statistic is the fact that many parents neglect their children’s oral care. They think that baby teeth don’t need much care...
Tooth decay is a serious problem among children in the U.S. In fact, approximately one in five children aged 5-11 and one in seven children aged 12-19 have at least one untreated decayed tooth. Does your child get regular dental exams? If not, their chances of dealing...
There’s enough to worry about around the holidays. Do you really want to deal with cavities, too?But in the hustle and bustle of holiday life, oral health can be last on the list. And with holiday parties in full swing, stockings full of candy, and cookie...
Your child’s first trip to the dentist doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, many tots look forward to being “big kids” who are developing a mouth full of strong teeth that need to be cared for. The American Dental Association recommends that...