Tiny Teeth, Big Impact
Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common chronic, preventable disease affecting children worldwide, with nearly half of United States children experiencing caries by adolescence. Left untreated, ECC can harm a child’s health, development, and quality of life, but early prevention through diet, fluoride, and timely dental care can make a lasting difference.
In 2019, approximately what percentage of children ages 1 to 9 worldwide had dental caries in their primary teeth?
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A smooth-surface cavitated lesion is classified as severe early childhood caries at what age?
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By what age should a child establish a dental home?
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