Preschoolers’ Rising Cavity Rate

Your and your children’s teeth are intended to last a lifetime . . .
A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that the cavity rate among preschool children is rising. According to the most recently available data, 28 percent of children between the ages of two and five had decay in primary teeth during a recent five-year period. Much of the blame for increased tooth decay among very young children is placed on reduced use of tap water, which is likely to contain fluoride. Bottled water, on the other hand, which has gained widespread popularity in recent years, contains no enamel-protecting fluoride. Parents are also advised not to put babies to bed with bottles containing juice or formula, which contain sugars that contribute to tooth decay.

As mentioned above, some young people tend to be less diligent with their brushing and flossing habits than they should be. Your and your children’s teeth are intended to last a lifetime – and they can, with proper dental care. At the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry, we will do everything possible to insure that your visits to us will be as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Our sole aim is to provide gentle, compassionate dental care of the highest quality.

Did you know?
Children up to the age of five years need parental supervision and help in brushing teeth to make sure that all surfaces are properly brushed.

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