About 40% of children in the United States experience tooth decay known as dental caries by age 19.
The factors behind this trend include lower household income, lack of access to insurance, and language barriers that prevent many families from accessing proper care at a dentist’s office.
But it doesn’t have to be this way, suggests the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with their release of updated recommendations for children’s oral health.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
