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Advanced oral disease primarily amoung impoverished children

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19 Jun 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Today most American children enjoy excellent oral health, but a significant subset suffers a high level of oral disease. The most advanced disease is found primarily among children living in poverty, some racial/ethnic minority populations, disabled children, and children with HIV infection.

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The #1 Chronic Childhood Illness: Pediatric Dental Disease

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08 Jun 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems; such as eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The good news is that tooth decay and other oral diseases that can affect children are preventable.

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