Fighting tooth decay in preschool Even though dental health continues to improve for many Americans, as many as 28 percent of children aged 2 to 5 have tooth decay, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thats a 4 percent increase from the study from 10 years earlier. Many people do not know that tooth decay is more common among young children than any other chronic illness. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, without preventive dental care, the effects of tooth decay on a childs development can be striking: Untreated cavities in children can be associated with growth, learning and speech problems, and can even result in costly emergency room visits. Tooth decay can last a lifetime. Improper oral hygiene can increase the risk of developing heart disease, suffering from a stroke, or having a low birth-weight baby later in life.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:19:59 +0000
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