A recent local news report on King5.com’s Healthlink, illustrates how serious the problem of dental decay is in children. It also shows a simple strategy for parents to reduce the risk of tooth decay in their kids:
“Tooth decay is largely preventable, but it remains one of the most common diseases of childhood — five times as common as asthma, and seven times as common as hay fever, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC says 42% of children ages 2 to 11 have had cavities in baby teeth; 21% of those ages 6 to 11 have had cavities in permanent teeth…”
We support the researchers’ position in the latest NY Times article, “Dental Group Advises Fluoride Toothpaste Before Age 2” and agree with the new A.D.A. recommendations:
We also want to tell our parents how essential the following steps are to take with your child:
Sources:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AADP)
American Dental Association (ADA)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)